downward

1. ADJ A downward movement or look is directed toward a lower place or a lower level. 向下的[ADJ n]

...a firm downward movement of the hands. …一个坚定有力的双手向下的动作。

2. ADJ If you refer to a downward trend, you mean that something is decreasing or that a situation is getting worse. 逐渐下降的; 日趋恶化的[ADJ n]

The downward trend in home ownership is likely to continue. 住房拥有率的下降趋势有可能还要延续。

3. ADV If you move or look downward, you move or look toward the ground or a lower level. 朝下地

Benedict pointed downward again with his stick. 贝内迪克特又用他的拐杖向下指了指。

4. ADV If an amount or rate moves downward, it decreases. 下降地[ADV after v]

Inflation is moving firmly downward. 通货膨胀在稳步下降。

5. ADV If you want to emphasize that a statement applies to everyone in an organization, you can say that it applies from its leader downward. 往下地['from' n ADV] [强调]

...from the president downward. …自总经理而下。