| 单词 | downwards |
| 释义 | downwards downwards /ˈdaʊn.wədz/ aep /-wɚdz/ adverb (US ALSO downward) ► C1 towards a lower position: » The road slopes gently downwards for a mile or two.» The water filters downwards through the rock for hundreds of feet.» He was lying face downwards on the pavement.» Casualty figures were revised downwards (= reduced) after the war had ended.→ COMPARE UPWARDS(Cf. ↑upwards)Thesaurus+: ↑Down and downward , ↑Moving downwards • • • Extra Examples:» With one wing damaged, the model airplane spiralled downwards.» To be a good manager, you must know how to devolve responsibility downwards.» The path slopes gently downwards until it meets the lake.» You reduce the volume by sliding this lever downwards.» The sales figures seem to be slipping steadily downwards, which is rather worrying. |
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