英语词汇“downward”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adverb The mountain streams flow downward to the lake. Mud covered his pants from the knees downward. Adjective Sales continued their downward trend. the downward revision of an estimate

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

In recent months, other companies have revised their guidance downward.

Jennifer Williams-alvarez, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 In pivotal Senate races, Democratic candidates have largely outpolled their opponents, and while the House is a stronger playing field for Republicans, forecasters have revised downward the number of seats the GOP could likely pick up.

Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 According to a report from the US Department of Labor, 232,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims in the week ending August 27, a drop of 5,000 from the previous week's level, which was revised downward by 6,000 claims.

CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 The near-term earnings outlook for the pharmaceutical industry was revised downward by a major credit ratings agency, thanks to expiring patents on several best-selling medicines and slower sales of Covid-19 vaccines and therapies.

Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 July 2022 The media investment and analysis firm Magna, meanwhile, revised its 2022 advertising outlook downward on June 14, from 12 percent to 9.2 percent, citing the broader economy.

Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 That figure has since been revised downward to $47.3 billion.

Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 9 June 2022 After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, that number has been revised downward to 2.9 percent.

Grayson Quay, The Week, 8 June 2022 The only category that the USDA revised downward was fresh vegetables.

Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2022

Adjective

Moreover, recent downward pressure on some prices could become more pronounced.

Justin Lahart, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Saudi Arabia is also sending a signal to the Biden administration that the kingdom is prepared to take steps, like cutting production, that might preempt the downward pressure on oil prices from a nuclear deal with Iran.

Stanley Reed, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 This is likely to further slow home sales and put downward pressure on prices.

Anna Bahney, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 If buyers aren't found, those homes could put downward pressure on Boise home prices.

Lance Lambert, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 There’s downward pressure on wages to keep the cost of care relatively affordable for parents.

Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Aug. 2022 That would mean higher unemployment, rising layoffs and further downward pressure on stock prices.

Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 That would mean higher unemployment, rising layoffs and further downward pressure on stock prices.

Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 27 July 2022 Though crude oil prices remain high by historical standards, the price per barrel is falling under $100, which will put downward pressure on prices at the pump.

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单词	downward
释义	downward 1 of 2 adverb down·ward ˈdau̇n-wərd variants or downwards ˈdau̇n-wərdz 1 a : from a higher to a lower place b : toward a direction that is the opposite of up 2 : from a higher to a lower condition 3 a : from an earlier time b : from an ancestor or predecessor downward 2 of 2 adjective 1 : moving or extending downward 2 : descending from a head, origin, or source downwardly adverb downwardness noun Synonyms Adverb below down over Adjective bowed down downcast lowered See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adverb The mountain streams flow downward to the lake. Mud covered his pants from the knees downward. Adjective Sales continued their downward trend. the downward revision of an estimate Recent Examples on the Web Adverb In recent months, other companies have revised their guidance downward. Jennifer Williams-alvarez, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 In pivotal Senate races, Democratic candidates have largely outpolled their opponents, and while the House is a stronger playing field for Republicans, forecasters have revised downward the number of seats the GOP could likely pick up. Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 According to a report from the US Department of Labor, 232,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims in the week ending August 27, a drop of 5,000 from the previous week's level, which was revised downward by 6,000 claims. CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 The near-term earnings outlook for the pharmaceutical industry was revised downward by a major credit ratings agency, thanks to expiring patents on several best-selling medicines and slower sales of Covid-19 vaccines and therapies. Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 July 2022 The media investment and analysis firm Magna, meanwhile, revised its 2022 advertising outlook downward on June 14, from 12 percent to 9.2 percent, citing the broader economy. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 That figure has since been revised downward to $47.3 billion. Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 9 June 2022 After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, that number has been revised downward to 2.9 percent. Grayson Quay, The Week, 8 June 2022 The only category that the USDA revised downward was fresh vegetables. Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2022 Adjective Moreover, recent downward pressure on some prices could become more pronounced. Justin Lahart, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Saudi Arabia is also sending a signal to the Biden administration that the kingdom is prepared to take steps, like cutting production, that might preempt the downward pressure on oil prices from a nuclear deal with Iran. Stanley Reed, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 This is likely to further slow home sales and put downward pressure on prices. Anna Bahney, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 If buyers aren't found, those homes could put downward pressure on Boise home prices. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 There’s downward pressure on wages to keep the cost of care relatively affordable for parents. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Aug. 2022 That would mean higher unemployment, rising layoffs and further downward pressure on stock prices. Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 That would mean higher unemployment, rising layoffs and further downward pressure on stock prices. Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 27 July 2022 Though crude oil prices remain high by historical standards, the price per barrel is falling under $100, which will put downward pressure on prices at the pump. oregonlive, 26 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adverb 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing downward downward spiral downward spiral Kids Definition downward 1 of 2 adverb down·ward ˈdau̇n-wərd variants or downwards -wərdz : from a higher place, amount, or level to a lower one The company's sales continue to go downward. Still the Ghost pointed downward to the grave by which it stood. Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol downward 2 of 2 adjective : going or moving from a higher place, amount, or level to a lower one a downward slope Legal Definition downward 1 of 2 adjective down·ward : going from a higher to a lower level a downward departure from the sentencing guidelines downward 2 of 2 adverb : from a higher to a lower level instead of following the sentencing guidelines, the court departed downward downward 1 of 2 adjective as in bowed directed down fishermen keep watch for the downward plunge of seabirds diving for food Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bowed down lowered downcast Antonyms & Near Antonyms upward lifted elevated uplifted raised downward 2 of 2 adverb variants or downwards as in down toward or in a lower position at this point the river flows gently downward to the sea Synonyms & Similar Words down below low over downhill facedown downstairs downgrade Antonyms & Near Antonyms upward upwards up upwardly aloft
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