downstairs

• 形容词，描述位于建筑物的较低楼层或楼下的东西。

An adjective describing something located on a lower floor of a building.

1. Located on a lower floorA2formal

   Situated on or relating to a floor of a building that is below the current one.

   楼下的

   • The downstairs bathroom is being renovated.
   • They have a large downstairs living room.
   • The downstairs apartment is rented to a young couple.

   同义词lower

   反义词upstairs

• 副词，表示“在楼下”或“到楼下”，用于说明位于建筑物的较低楼层或朝较低楼层移动。

An adverb meaning "on or to a lower floor of a building." It is used to indicate movement or location toward or within the lower level of a house or other structure.

1. Movement or location to a lower floorB1formal

   In the direction of, or situated on, a level of a structure that is beneath the current one, typically reached by descending steps.

   楼下 / 往楼下

   • She went downstairs to answer the door.
   • The children were playing downstairs.
   • He is waiting downstairs in the lobby.
   • I left my bag downstairs.
   • Please go downstairs and check the mailbox.

   同义词belowdown

   反义词upstairs

2. Euphemism for killingC1slangbritish

   A euphemistic expression for causing someone's death, frequently appearing in criminal jargon.

   杀人的委婉说法

   • The mob boss ordered the traitor to be taken downstairs.
   • They threatened to take him downstairs if he talked.
   • In the spy novel, the captive was taken downstairs after revealing secrets.
   • She overheard them planning to take someone downstairs.
   • In the film, the phrase 'taken downstairs' spelled doom.