What does downward mean?

Moving or pointing towards a lower place, level, or amount. Towards a lower place, level, or amount.

How is downward pronounced?

UK /ˈdaʊnwəd/, US /ˈdaʊnwərd/.

/ˈdaʊnwəd/ · /ˈdaʊnwərd/

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向下的；下降的

adj. Moving or pointing towards a lower place, level, or amount.

向下的；下降的

adv. Towards a lower place, level, or amount.

向下；往低处

The bird began its downward flight towards the lake.

那只鸟开始朝湖面向下飞去。

A downward trend in household energy consumption may reflect better insulation and greater public awareness.

家庭能源消耗的下降趋势可能反映了保温措施的改善和公众意识的提高。

downward可作形容词和副词；downwards只作副词。

What does downward mean?: Moving or pointing towards a lower place, level, or amount. Towards a lower place, level, or amount.
How is downward pronounced?: UK /ˈdaʊnwəd/, US /ˈdaʊnwərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.