单词 | downcycle |
释义 | downcycle1 of 2transitive verb down·cy·cle ˈdau̇n-ˌsī-kəl downcycled; downcycling; downcycles : to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a lower value than the original item : to create an object of lesser value from (a discarded object of higher value) Other companies that claim to recycle carpet actually "downcycle" it, taking used carpet, chopping it up, and reusing it in lower-grade products such as carpet backing. compare upcycle downcycling noun Traditional recycling is sometimes described as downcycling because the quality of the material degrades with each life cycle. Recycled paper isn't as nice as newly printed paper; recycled steel isn't as strong as newly forged steel. down cycle 2 of 2noun variants or less commonly downcycle plural down cycles also downcycles : a cycle or part of a cycle marked by decline, decrease, or deterioration: such as a : a period of economic contraction Companies that dominate the market place almost like monopolies can be reasonably sure of protecting revenues as well as margins even in an economic downcycle. b : a period during which something (such as a rate, price, or stock value) decreases Commercial real estate moves in cycles, and this down cycle is likely to be shallow and short-lived. c : a period of decreased or decreasing success, popularity, or availability They were slow to move on from older players when their 1970s dynasty came to an end. That, along with some poor drafts, led to a down cycle for the franchise that produced just four appearances and two playoff victories in the 1980s. No position values experience quite like catching, and a down cycle of young catchers has kept older backstops working. compare up cycle |
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