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low-down

['ləu,daun]

adj. 非常低的；下等的
n. 内幕；实情

中文词源

low-down 真相，重要事实

比喻用法。

英文词源

low-down (adj.): also low down, lowdown, "vulgar," 1888, from low (adj.) + down (adv.). Earlier it meant "humble" (1540s). As a noun, 1915, from the adjective, American English.

双语例句

1. Solid low-level waste will be disposed of deep underground.: 放射性水平低的固体废料将做地下深埋处理。

2. Doctor believed that his low sperm count was the problem.: 医生认为他的精子数太低是问题所在。

3. With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.: 伴随着隆隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始旋转起来。

4. We're a bit low on bed linen. You'll have to make do.: 我们的床单有些次，您将就着用吧。

5. The official number of people carrying the AIDS virus is low.: 艾滋病病毒携带者的官方数字并不高。