Definitions
adv. Towards or in a lower place or position.
向下；在下面
prep. Along something, or from a higher to a lower point.
沿着；向下
adj. Feeling unhappy or discouraged.
情绪低落的
Example
The cat jumped down from the kitchen table.
猫从厨房的桌子上跳了下来。
As housing costs go up, the amount young adults can save often goes down.
随着住房成本上涨，年轻人能存下的钱往往会减少。
Collocations
- sit down
- go down
- down the street
- feel down
Word family
- downward (adj.)
- downwards (adv.)
Antonyms
- up
Usage tip
down后接名词可作介词；feel down表示心情低落。
FAQ
- What does down mean?
- Towards or in a lower place or position. Along something, or from a higher to a lower point. Feeling unhappy or discouraged.
- How is down pronounced?
- UK /daʊn/, US /daʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
