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downshift

/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/

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verb

降挡，减挡。

To shift a transmission into a lower gear.

Examples :

"As the car approached the steep hill, the driver had to downshift into second gear to maintain power. "

当汽车靠近陡坡时，司机不得不降挡到二挡，以便保持动力。

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verb

降档，减速，放缓。

To function at a lower rate.

Examples :

"The computer's processor downshifted after the new software was installed, making it run slower. "

安装了新软件后，电脑的处理器降档了，导致运行速度变慢。

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verb

降低调门，缓和语气。

To make less controversial or risky.

Examples :

"To avoid conflict, the teacher downshifted the debate topic to a less sensitive aspect of the history lesson. "

为了避免冲突，老师把辩论主题降低调门，转移到了历史课中一个不那么敏感的方面。

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