upside-down
/ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2678 in the learning path
上下颠倒的；倒置的
Definitions
adj. Positioned with the usual top at the bottom
上下颠倒的；倒置的
Example
An upside-down bowl covered the last slice of cake.
一个倒扣的碗盖住了最后一块蛋糕。
In a classroom experiment, students used an upside-down glass of water to explore the effects of air pressure.
在一次课堂实验中，学生用一杯倒置的水来探究气压的作用。
Collocations
- an upside-down image
- an upside-down bowl
- turn something upside down
Synonyms
- inverted
Usage tip
名词前常加连字符；表语或副词通常写upside down。
FAQ
- What does upside-down mean?
- Positioned with the usual top at the bottom
- How is upside-down pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/, US /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
