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单词 bottom-heavy
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Definition of bottom-heavy in English:

bottom-heavy

adjective ˌbɒtəmˈhɛvi
  • 1Heavier or larger at the bottom than the top.

  • 2Figurative. Characterized by a disproportionately large number of people representing the lower end of a scale, range, or hierarchy.

  • 3Of music: dominated by bass sounds or instrumentation.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Maryland Gazette. From bottom + heavy.

 
 

Definition of bottom-heavy in US English:

bottom-heavy

adjectiveˌbɒtəmˈhɛvi
  • 1Heavier or larger at the bottom than the top.

  • 2Figurative. Characterized by a disproportionately large number of people representing the lower end of a scale, range, or hierarchy.

  • 3Of music: dominated by bass sounds or instrumentation.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Maryland Gazette. From bottom + heavy.

 
 
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