lowered

• 描述某物被移向下方、在数量上减少，或变得不那么强烈或价值降低。

Describes something that has been moved down, reduced in amount, or made less in intensity or value.

1. Positioned below normalB1formal

   Situated at a level that is beneath the surrounding area or below the usual or expected position.

   降低的

   • The lowered ceiling made the room feel more intimate.
   • He spoke with a lowered voice so no one else could hear.
   • The flag flew at a lowered position as a sign of mourning.
   • The lowered bridge allowed the boat to pass underneath.

   同义词depressedlowrecessedsunksunken

   反义词elevatedraised

• 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