释义
adj. 向下的；下降的
Moving or pointing towards a lower place, level, or amount.
adv. 向下；往低处
Towards a lower place, level, or amount.
例句
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。
常用搭配
- a downward trend ｜ 下降趋势
- downward pressure ｜ 下行压力
- a downward spiral ｜ 持续恶化
- move downward ｜ 向下移动
词族
- downwards (adv.)
反义
- upward
用法提示
downward可作形容词和副词；downwards只作副词。
常见问题
- downward 是什么意思？
- adj. 向下的；下降的；adv. 向下；往低处
- downward 怎么发音？
- 英音 /ˈdaʊnwəd/，美音 /ˈdaʊnwərd/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
