
below
/bɪˈləʊ/ · /bɪˈloʊ/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #233 in the learning path
在……下方;低于
Definitions
prep. At a lower position, level, or amount than something.
在……下方;低于
adv. In a lower place or later in a piece of writing.
在下面;在下文
Example
Our cat sleeps on the shelf below the window.
我们的猫睡在窗户下方的架子上。
Households with incomes below the national average may struggle to afford adequate heating during winter.
收入低于全国平均水平的家庭可能难以负担冬季充足供暖的费用。
Collocations
- below average
- below sea level
- below freezing
Antonyms
- above
Usage tip
below强调位置或数值较低,不一定在正下方。
FAQ
- What does below mean?
- At a lower position, level, or amount than something. In a lower place or later in a piece of writing.
- How is below pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈləʊ/, US /bɪˈloʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.