lower

• 表示位置在下方、更低的；也可表示数量、程度或等级较小、较低。

Describes something that is situated below something else, or is less in amount, degree, or rank.

1. Position belowA2formal

   Situated below something else, especially in height or rank.

   较低的

   • The lower shelf is easier for children to reach.
   • He lives on the lower floor of the building.
   • The lower part of the mountain is covered in forest.

   同义词beneathinferiornethersubjacentunderunderneath

   反义词superiortopupper

2. Less in amount or degreeA2formal

   Smaller in quantity, value, or intensity.

   较低的

   • We expect lower temperatures tomorrow.
   • She received a lower score on the second test.
   • The store offers lower prices during the sale.

   同义词decreaseddiminishedlesserreduced

   反义词more

3. Less important or inferiorB1formal

   Having a lower rank, status, or quality.

   较低的

   • He was assigned to a lower position in the company.
   • The lower classes often face more economic challenges.
   • This product is of lower quality than the original.

   同义词humbleinferiorjuniorlesserlowlymenialminorsecondarysubordinate

   反义词bettersuperior

• 副词，表示“在或到低的位置、水平或程度”。用于描述位置接近地面、音量低或程度最低。形式与形容词相同。

An adverb meaning 'in or to a low position, level, or degree.' It is used to describe something situated near the ground, at a reduced volume, or at a minimal level. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. At or to a low positionA2formal

   In or to a position that is not high; near the ground or bottom.

   低

   • The plane flew low over the city.
   • He bent low to pick up the coin.
   • The sun hung low in the sky.

   同义词belowbeneathdowndownwarddownwards

   反义词high

2. At a low volume or pitchA2formal

   At a low level of sound or musical pitch.

   低声地

   • Please speak low so you don't wake the baby.
   • The bass played low in the background.
   • She sang low and softly.

   同义词faintlygently

   反义词highloudly

3. At a low price or valueB1formal

   At a low cost, price, or numerical value.

   低价地

   • The stocks are trading low this week.
   • We bought the house low and sold it high.
   • The temperature dropped low overnight.

   同义词cheaplyinexpensively

   反义词dearhigh

• 名词，表示“低”的比较级形式，指位置、等级或程度上较低或处于较低水平。

A noun referring to a comparative form of 'low', indicating something that is situated below or at a reduced level in position, rank, or degree.

不可数

1. Facial expressionB2formalbritish

   A dark, angry, or threatening look; a scowl.

   怒容

   • He gave her a lower of disapproval.
   • The teacher's lower silenced the noisy classroom.
   • She met his angry lower with a calm smile.

   同义词frownglareglowerscowl

• 动词，表示将某物移到较低的位置，或减少某物的数量、程度或强度，或使某物变得不那么响亮或明亮。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something to a lower position, reducing something in amount, degree, or intensity, or making something less loud or bright.

1. Move downwardsA2formal

   To move something to a lower position or level.

   放下

   • He lowered the window to let in fresh air.
   • The crane lowered the heavy box onto the truck.
   • She lowered her head in shame.

   同义词bring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   反义词elevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

   To decrease the amount, value, or intensity of something.

   降低

   • The store lowered its prices for the sale.
   • Please lower the volume of the music.
   • The government plans to lower taxes next year.

   同义词abatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   反义词augmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

   To bring someone down in rank, dignity, or respect.

   贬低

   • He would never lower himself to cheat.
   • The insult lowered her status in the group.
   • Don't lower your standards for anyone.

   同义词abasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   反义词dignifyelevateexalthonoruplift