downward

• 表示方向或运动朝向更低的位置、水平或状态；也可指下降的、递减的或趋向低下的。

Describes a direction or movement towards a lower position, level, or status.

1. Direction towards a lower positionB1formal

   Moving or pointing towards a lower place or level.

   向下的

   • The downward slope of the hill made the walk easier.
   • He made a downward gesture with his hand.
   • The plane began its downward descent towards the airport.

   同义词descendingdowndownwardlydownwards

   反义词upward

2. Decrease or declineB2formal

   Indicating a reduction in amount, value, or quality.

   下降的

   • The company is experiencing a downward trend in sales.
   • There has been a downward adjustment in prices.
   • The downward spiral of the economy worried investors.

   同义词decreasingdiminishingdroppingfallingsinkingworsening

   反义词upward

• 副词，表示朝较低的位置、水平或方向移动；也可表示数量、质量或地位的下降。

An adverb meaning "toward a lower position, level, or direction." It is used to describe movement or orientation from a higher to a lower point, and can also refer to a decrease in quantity, quality, or status.

1. Direction towards a lower placeA2formal

   Moving or pointing towards a lower position or level.

   向下

   • The bird flew downward towards the ground.
   • She looked downward to avoid eye contact.
   • The path leads downward into the valley.

   同义词downdownwardlydownwards

   反义词upward

2. Decrease or declineB1formal

   Indicating a reduction in amount, value, or quality.

   下降

   • The stock market trended downward for the third day.
   • Temperatures are expected to move downward tonight.
   • The company's profits have been trending downward recently.

   同义词downdownhilldownwardslower

   反义词upward