low tide

• Состояние прилива, когда уровень воды находится в самой низкой точке, обычно происходящее дважды в день в прибрежных зонах.

The state of the tide when the water level is at its lowest point, typically occurring twice a day in coastal areas.

1. Low water levelB1formal

   The time when the sea or ocean is at its lowest level on the shore due to tidal changes.

   Отлив

   • We went exploring the rock pools at low tide.
   • The boat was stranded on the sandbank during low tide.
   • Low tide exposes a wide stretch of beach.

2. Low point or periodB2informal

   A period of low activity, energy, or success.

   Период спада

   • The company is experiencing a low tide in sales this quarter.
   • After the argument, their friendship hit a low tide.
   • He felt his career was at a low tide.