downing

• 指美国景观设计师安德鲁·杰克逊·唐宁（Andrew Jackson Downing），他以设计白宫和国会大厦周边景观而闻名（1815-1852）。也可用作姓氏的音译。

A proper noun referring to a specific person, in this case a United States landscape architect known for designing the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852).

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1. Andrew Jackson DowningC1formalamerican

   An American landscape architect (1815–1852) known for designing the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building.

   安德鲁·杰克逊·唐宁

   • Downing's work greatly influenced American public park design.
   • The White House grounds were redesigned by Downing in the 1850s.
   • Downing's vision for the Capitol grounds included sweeping lawns and tree-lined paths.

• 动词，表示使某人或某物倒下、击落或击败；也表示快速喝下饮料，或把某物放下、降到较低位置。

A verb meaning to cause something or someone to fall, collapse, or be defeated; also to drink something quickly or to lower something in position.

1. to bring down, knock downB2formalsport

   To cause something or someone to fall or be lowered to a lower position.

   击倒，弄倒

   • The strong wind knocked the tree down.
   • The workers downed the old building after the demolition crew arrived.
   • She downed the opponent's sword with a swift strike.

   同义词bring downdropfellfloorgroundknock downloweroverthrowprostratetopple

   反义词elevatehoistliftraiseuplift

2. to write or recordA2formal

   To note something in writing; to record information.

   记录

   • Please down the minutes of the meeting.
   • He quickly downed the address on a piece of paper.
   • She downed the recipe before heading to the market.

3. to drink quicklyA2informalamericanculinary

   To consume a liquid rapidly, usually alcohol or a beverage.

   快速喝下

   • He downed the beer in one gulp.
   • She downed a glass of water after the race.
   • The kids downed their juice boxes during recess.

   同义词chuggulpknock backquaffswigtoss back

   反义词nursesip

4. to defeat or defeat an opponentB1informalsport

   In sports or competition, to cause an opponent to lose or be eliminated.

   击败对手

   • The home team downed their rivals with a 3‑0 win.
   • She downed the defending champion in the final round.
   • Our side downed the competition early in the tournament.

   同义词beatbestconquerdefeatovercomesubduevanquish