The lowering sky was a harbinger of a heavy rain.

这昏暗的天预示着大暴雨即将到来。

Looking at the lowering sky, I'm afraid we can't go out.

看着乌云密布的天空，我们恐怕不能出门了。

The lowering sky made his mood gloomy.

阴沉的天空使他的心情变得阴郁。

The presidential candidate’s platform includes lowering taxes and universal health care.

总统候选人施政纲领包括降低税收以及普及医保。

In this essay, I will argue that lowering the tax rate will increase business investment.

在这篇文章中，我会论证降低税率将增加企业投资的观点。

She never cheapened herself by lowering her standards.

她从不降低标准来贬低自己。

The Japanese are expert at lowering manufacturing costs.

日本人在降低生产成本方面很在行。

The lowering of trade barriers has led to a free-for-all among exporters.

降低贸易壁垒导致出口商各自为政。

Lowering interest rates could have disastrous consequences for the economy.

降低利率可能给经济带来灾难性后果。

Apologizing to others does not necessarily mean lowering yourself but acknowledging your mistakes sincerely.

向他人道歉并不意味着你需要自降身份，而是要诚恳地承认你的错误。