lowering

• 指使某物的位置、数量、强度或价值降低或减少的行为。

Describes the action of making something lower in position, amount, intensity, or value.

1. Darkened by cloudsB2formalbritish

   Describing a sky that is dark, gloomy, and overcast, often suggesting an approaching storm.

   阴沉

   • The lowering sky warned of an impending thunderstorm.
   • We hurried home under the lowering clouds.
   • The landscape looked ominous in the lowering light.

   同义词cloudydarkdullgloomymenacingovercastsombersullenthreatening

   反义词brightclearcloudlessfairsunny

• 名词，指减少数量、程度或降低位置的动作或过程，如降价或将物体向下移动。

A noun referring to the act or process of making something less in amount, degree, or position, such as reducing a price or moving an object downward.

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1. ReductionB2formal

   The act of making something smaller in amount, degree, or intensity.

   降低

   • The lowering of interest rates helped stimulate the economy.
   • A gradual lowering of expectations was necessary for the team.
   • The lowering of the volume made the room quieter.

   同义词abatementcurtailmentcutcutbackdeclinedecreasediminutiondroplesseningreduction

   反义词elevationincreaseraising

2. DescentB2formal

   The act of moving something to a lower position or level.

   下降

   • The lowering of the flag at sunset is a daily ceremony.
   • The careful lowering of the heavy crate required two workers.
   • The lowering of the bridge allowed the ship to pass through.

   同义词descentdropfallsinking

   反义词elevationliftingraising

• 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