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downshifting

/ˈdaʊnˌʃɪftɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊnʃɪftɪŋ/

Meanings
verb

降档，减档。

To shift a transmission into a lower gear.

Examples :

"As the car approached the steep hill, Maria began downshifting to give the engine more power. "
当汽车接近陡峭的山坡时，玛丽亚开始降档，以便为引擎提供更大的动力。
vehicle technical

Related Words

Illustration activities

activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

活动，积极性

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

维修站通道里一片繁忙景象。

Illustration controversial

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

有争议的，引起争论的

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

学校的新着装规定很有争议，引发了家长们关于它对学生表达自由的影响的争论。

Illustration bookstore

bookstore noun

/ˈbʊkstɔː/

书店，书坊

"My daughter loves to visit the bookstore after school. "

我女儿放学后最喜欢去书店逛逛了。

Illustration approached

approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

靠近，接近

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

那只狗小心翼翼地靠近了正在睡觉的猫。

Illustration immigration

immigration noun

/ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/

移民，移居。

"My aunt's immigration to Canada allowed her to start a new life and find work. "

我阿姨移民加拿大让她得以开始新的生活并找到工作。

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

传输，传送

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

网络信号的传输很弱，导致很难完成在线作业。

Illustration ambitious

ambitious adjective

/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

有雄心，有抱负。

"an ambitious person"

一个有雄心壮志的人

Illustration function

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

功能，作用.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

学校午餐的功能是为学生提供营养。

Illustration stressful

stressful adjective

/ˈstɹɛsfəl/

有压力的，紧张的。

"The long commute was very stressful. "

每天这么长时间的通勤让人压力很大。

Illustration downshift

downshift verb

/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/

降挡，减挡。

"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。

Illustration downshifted

downshifted verb

/ˈdaʊnˌʃɪftɪd/

降档，减档。

"To avoid a traffic jam, the driver downshifted to make the car go slower. "

为了避开拥堵，司机降档减速。

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

政治家，政客.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

那位政治家在学校集会上发表了讲话，强调社区参与的重要性。