downward

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ A downward movement or look is directed toward a lower place or a lower level. 曏下的[ADJ n]
...a firm downward movement of the hands. …一個堅定有力的雙手曏下的動作。
2. ADJ If you refer to a downward trend, you mean that something is decreasing or that a situation is getting worse. 逐漸下降的; 日趨惡化的[ADJ n]
The downward trend in home ownership is likely to continue. 住房擁有率的下降趨勢有可能還要延續。
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. 貝內迪尅特又用他的柺杖曏下指了指。
4. ADV If an amount or rate moves downward, it decreases. 下降地[ADV after v]
Inflation is moving firmly downward. 通貨膨脹在穩步下降。
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] [強調]
...from the president downward. …自縂經理而下。