| 释义 |
downhill
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: down (IV) + hill
1.
a. archaic : the slope toward the bottom of a hill : declivity, descent
b. : a descending gradient (as in circumstances or human existence)
< the tragic downhills that bring many promising careers to an end >
2. [downhill (II) ] : a competitive ski event consisting of skiing down a trail against time
II. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adverb
Etymology: down (III) + hill
1. : toward the bottom of a hill
< traveling downhill we really got up speed >
2. : toward a lower, poorer, or inferior state or level — used especially in the phrase go downhill
< the town has gone downhill since the mill closed >
< after he retired he went downhill very rapidly >
III. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: downhill (II)
1. : sloping downhill
2. [downhill (II) 2] : of, relating to, or designed for use in skiing downhill
< a leading downhill contestant >
< attractive downhill trousers > |