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向下的, 下降的
moving or situated toward a lower point or area in space
- The downward motion of the elevator made me feel a bit uneasy.
电梯的向下运动让我感到有点不安。
- She took a downward step into the basement.
她向地下室迈了一步向下。
- The waterfall cascaded in a downward direction from the cliff.
瀑布从悬崖上向下方向倾泻而下。
- His downward glance revealed his disappointment.
他向下的目光暴露了他的失望。
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向下的, 朝下的
facing or pointing toward a lower level or position
- She felt the downward pull of gravity as she descended the staircase.
当她走下楼梯时，她感受到了重力的向下拉力。
- The downward slope of the hill made hiking difficult.
山坡的向下坡度使徒步旅行变得困难。
- The downward trajectory of the ball indicated a drop in speed.
球的向下轨迹表明速度下降。
- The downward direction of the arrow on the sign pointed to the basement.
标志上箭头的向下方向指向地下室。
- The downward sweep of the waterfall created a misty veil.
瀑布的向下扫动创造了一层雾蒙蒙的面纱。
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下降的, 向下的
showing a decline in a particular condition or measurement
- The company reported a downward trend in profits this quarter.
该公司报告本季度利润呈下降趋势。
- The stock market experienced a downward movement after the announcement.
股市在公告后经历了下跌。
- The economy is facing a downward spiral due to the global recession.
由于全球衰退，经济正面临下行螺旋。
- The housing market has experienced a steady downward movement over the past few months.
过去几个月，房地产市场经历了稳定的下降趋势。