towards a lower place, point, or level
向下
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he was lying face downward .他脸朝下躺着。
used to indicate that something applies to everyone in a certain hierarchy or set
(某事物)适用于(某一等级制度下的或一群人中的)每一个人
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new rules on sick leave affect employees of all grades, from managers downwards .新的病假规定影响到经理及其以下所有级别的每一个雇员。
moving or leading towards a lower place or level
下降的,向下的
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the downward curve of the stairs 楼梯的向下弯曲
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a downward trend in inflation .通货膨胀的下降趋势。
"Middle English: shortening of Old English