low-down

• 用于美式英语，形容人或行为不诚实、不公正或卑鄙可耻。

Used in American English to describe a person or action that is dishonest, unfair, or contemptible.

1. Contemptible or meanB2informalamerican

   Describing a person or action that is dishonest, unfair, or morally reprehensible.

   卑鄙的

   • That was a low-down trick to play on your friend.
   • He's a low-down liar who cheated his own family.
   • I can't believe she would do something so low-down.

   同义词basecontemptibledastardlydespicablemeanunderhandedvile

   反义词decentethicalhonorablemoralnobleprincipledrespectablerighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Soulful jazz styleC1informalamerican

   Referring to a style of jazz music that has a deep, emotional, and bluesy quality.

   深情的爵士风格

   • The band played a low-down blues number that moved the audience.
   • His piano playing had that authentic low-down feel.
   • The saxophone solo was pure low-down jazz.

   同义词earthyfunkygrittysoulful

• 名词，指关于某事的内幕消息或真实情况，常用于非正式语境。

A noun referring to inside information or the true facts about a situation, often used in informal contexts.

不可数

1. Inside informationB2informalamerican

   The true facts or secret details about a person, situation, or event.

   内幕

   • He gave me the low-down on what happened at the meeting.
   • She got the low-down on the new company policy from a friend.
   • I need the low-down on the party before I decide to go.

   同义词dirtdopegeninfoinside informationintelligencescoopskinny