beneath

An adverb meaning 'in or to a lower position; below.' It can also be used figuratively to indicate a lower rank, status, or level of dignity.

ruНаречие, означающее 'в или на более низкое положение; ниже'. Также может использоваться в переносном смысле для указания на более низкий ранг, статус или уровень достоинства.esAdverbio que significa 'en o hacia una posición más baja; debajo'. También puede usarse en sentido figurado para indicar un rango, estatus o nivel de dignidad inferior.frAdverbe signifiant 'dans ou vers une position plus basse ; en dessous'. Peut aussi s'employer au sens figuré pour indiquer un rang, un statut ou un niveau de dignité inférieur.deAdverb, das eine Position in oder an einer niedrigeren Stelle angibt; unten, unterhalb. Auch übertragen für einen niedrigeren Rang, Status oder Würdigkeitsgrad.ptAdvérbio que significa 'em ou para uma posição mais baixa; abaixo'. Também pode ser usado em sentido figurado para indicar um grau, posição, status ou nível de dignidade inferior.zh副词，表示在或向较低的位置，即“在下面、在下方”。也可用于比喻，指地位、级别或尊严较低。arظرف مكان يدل على وقوع الشيء في موضع أدنى أو أسفل من غيره. ويستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على انخفاض الرتبة أو المكانة أو المستوى.

1. In or to a lower position B1 formal

   Located or moving to a place that is lower than something else.

   • The valley lay beneath a blanket of mist.
   • He looked down at the ground beneath his feet.
   • The treasure was hidden beneath the old oak tree.

   ruВнизуesDebajo, en una posición inferiorfrsous, en dessousdeUntenptAbaixozh在下面arفي الأسفل

   Sinónimos: belowlowerunderunderneath

   Antónimos: aboveover

• more beneath comparative form
• most beneath superlative form

A formal or literary preposition indicating position directly below or under something, lower rank or status, unworthiness relative to dignity, concealment beneath a covering, or location below a surface or threshold.

ruФормальный или книжный предлог, указывающий на положение непосредственно под чем-либо, более низкий ранг или статус, несоответствие достоинству, сокрытие под покрытием или местоположение ниже поверхностиesPreposición formal o literaria que indica posición directamente debajo de algo, un rango o estatus inferior, algo indigno de alguien, ocultamiento bajo una superficie o lugar por debajo de ella.frPréposition formelle ou littéraire indiquant une position directement sous quelque chose, un rang ou un statut inférieur, une action indigne de quelqu’un, une dissimulation sous une couverture ou un emplacement sous la surface.deFormelle oder literarische Präposition, die eine Lage unmittelbar unter etwas, einen niedrigeren Rang oder Status, eine unwürdige Handlung, ein Verbergen unter einer Decke oder eine Position unter der Oberfläche bezeichnet.ptPreposição formal ou literária que indica posição diretamente sob algo, um nível ou status inferior, indignidade ou não adequação, algo oculto sob uma cobertura, ou localização abaixo da superfície.zh正式或书面用语，表示位置在某物正下方、等级或地位较低、与身份不相称、被覆盖物遮蔽或位于表面之下。arحرف جر فصيح يدل على الموضع تحت شيء ما مباشرة، أو على مرتبة أو مكانة أدنى، أو على عدم اللائقية والخسة، أو على الاختفاء تحت غطاء أو في باطن شيء.

1. Position directly below or under something B2 formal

   Used to indicate that someone or something is located at a lower vertical position than another object, often implying direct contact or close proximity underneath.

   • The cat slept beneath the table.
   • They found treasures buried beneath the sand.
   • She wore a shirt beneath her jacket.
   • The submarine dove beneath the waves.

   ruПод, внизу, под ногамиesDebajo defrsous, en dessousdeUnter, unterhalbptSob, embaixo, abaixo dezh在下面，在底下arتحت، أسفل، في الأسفل

2. Lower in rank, status, or importance C1 formal political

   Used metaphorically to indicate that someone or something occupies a subordinate position in a hierarchy, social structure, or system of value.

   • He served beneath a renowned commander.
   • In the old system, women were considered beneath men.
   • Such tasks are beneath the dignity of a senior officer.
   • She felt her efforts were beneath notice.

   ruНиже по статусу, в подчинении, недостойноesPor debajo de, inferior afrInférieur à, au-dessous dedeUntergeordnet, niedriger im Rang, unter jemandem stehendptAbaixo na hierarquia, em posição inferior, subordinadozh地位较低，从属，低于arأدنى مرتبةً أو مكانةً

3. Unworthy of someone's character or dignity C1 formal

   Used to express that an action, behavior, or situation is not suitable or appropriate for a person's perceived status, morals, or self-respect.

   • It is beneath him to lie about such matters.
   • She considered gossiping beneath her standards.
   • Arguing over money felt beneath their friendship.
   • He would never do something so beneath his principles.

   ruНедостойно, ниже достоинства, не подобаетesindigno de alguienfrindigne dedeUnter jemandes Würde, nicht würdigptIndigno, abaixo da dignidade, não condizentezh有失身份，不配arلا يليق، دون كرامة، لا يليق بمقام

4. Hidden, covered, or concealed by something B2 formal art

   Indicates that something is not visible because it is under a layer, surface, or covering that obscures it from view.

   • Ancient ruins lie beneath the modern city.
   • Beneath her calm exterior, she was furious.
   • The truth was hidden beneath layers of deception.
   • Beneath the paint, the original artwork was preserved.

   ruСкрыто под, под покровом, в глубинеesdebajo de algo que ocultafrcaché sousdeVerborgen unter, unter einer DeckeptEscondido sob, sob a cobertura de, oculto porzh隐藏在……之下arمستور تحت، تحت غطاء، في عمق

5. Below the surface or threshold of perception C1 formal

   Used to refer to something that exists or occurs below a literal or figurative surface, level, or point of awareness.

   • Beneath the surface, tensions were rising.
   • The ship sank beneath the ocean.
   • Beneath all the noise, a pattern emerged.
   • He sensed something unsettling beneath her words.

   ruНиже поверхности, в глубине, под уровнемesdebajo de la superficie o umbral de percepciónfrsous la surface ou le seuil de perceptiondeUnter der Oberfläche, unter der Schwelle der WahrnehmungptAbaixo da superfície, no fundo, sob o nívelzh在表面之下，在深处，在感知阈限之下arتحت السطح، في العمق، دون مستوى الإدراك