verb🔗Share降挡，减挡。 To shift a transmission into a lower gear."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。vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share降档，减速，放缓。 To function at a lower rate."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。functionactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share降低调门，缓和语气。 To make less controversial or risky."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。attitudebusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
