nether

• 古旧或文学用语中的形容词，意为“下面的”或“位于下方的”，常用于诗歌或历史语境，也可指地下的、阴间的。

An archaic or literary adjective meaning 'lower' or 'situated beneath', often used in poetic or historical contexts.

1. Lower in positionC1formal

   Situated below or beneath something else; lower.

   下面的

   • The nether regions of the cave were unexplored.
   • He descended into the nether levels of the building.
   • The nether part of the valley was shrouded in mist.

   同义词belowbeneathbottomlowersubjacentunderunderneath

   反义词topupper

2. Dwelling beneath the earthC2formal

   Relating to or situated in the underworld or below the earth's surface.

   地下的

   • In mythology, heroes often journey to the nether world.
   • The nether realms were said to be ruled by dark gods.
   • Legends speak of creatures that inhabit the nether depths.

   同义词chthonichellishinfernalsubterranean

   反义词abovegroundcelestialskyterrestrialupper