low
美 [loʊ] 
英 [ləʊ]
- adv.低；低矮；在低处；往下地
- n.低地；(汽车等的)低速；低速齿轮；哞
- adj.低沉的；低垂的；西斜的；耷拉着
- v.(牛)哞哞地叫；(牛叫似地)说
- 网络低的；矮的；最低价
词形变化
比较级：lower 最高级：lowest 复数：lows 现在分词：lowing 过去分词：lowed 反义词
英汉双解
低；矮not high/tall
1. | 低的；矮的；离地面近的not high or tall; not far above the ground |
| a low wall/building/table 矮墙；矮建筑物；矮桌子 |
| a low range of hills 低矮的冈峦 |
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| flying at low altitude 低空飞行 |
| The sun was low in the sky. 太阳低挂在天空。 |
接近底部near bottom
2. | 在底部的；近底部的at or near the bottom of sth |
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| the lower slopes of the mountain 山麓斜坡 |
| temperatures in the low 20s(= no higher than 21–23˚) 略高于 20 度的温度 |
衣服clothing
3. | 领口开得低的not high at the neck |
| a dress with a low neckline 领口低的连衣裙 |
水平；价值level/value
4. | 低于通常（或平均）数量（或水平、价值）的below the usual or average amount, level or value |
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| a low-cost airline 低成本运作的航空公司 |
| the lowest temperature ever recorded 有记录以来最低的温度 |
| a low level of unemployment 低失业率 |
| Yogurt is usually very low in fat. 酸奶的脂肪含量通常很低。 |
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| low-tar cigarettes 尼古丁含量低的卷烟 |
5. | （数量）减少的，缩减的；（某物）不足的having a reduced amount or not enough of sth |
| The reservoir was low after the long drought. 久旱之后水库的水位下降了。 |
| Our supplies are running low(= we only have a little left) . 我们的供给品快用完了。 |
| They were low on fuel. 他们的燃料快耗尽了。 |
声音sound
6. | 低声的；小声的；轻声的not high; not loud |
| The cello is lower than the violin. 大提琴的声音比小提琴低沉。 |
| They were speaking in low voices. 他们在低声说话。 |
标准standard
7. | 低于通常（或预期）标准的below the usual or expected standard |
| students with low marks/grades in their exams 考试得分低的学生 |
| a low standard of living 生活水平低 |
地位status
8. | 低下的；次要的；低等的below other people or things in importance or status |
| low forms of life(= creatures with a very simple structure) 低等生物 |
| jobs with low status 社会地位低下的职业 |
| Training was given a very low priority. 培训被摆在了非常次要的地位。 |
| the lower classes of society 下层社会 |
看法opinion
| She has a very low opinion of her own abilities. 她认为自己的能力很差。 |
沮丧depressed
10. | 虚弱的；沮丧的；消沉的；无精打采的weak or depressed; with very little energy |
| I'm feeling really low. 我现在很消沉。 |
| They were in low spirits. 他们精神不振。 |
不诚实not honest
| He mixes with some pretty low types. 他和一些不三不四的人厮混在一起。 |
光线light
| The lights were low and romance was in the air. 灯光暗淡，弥漫着浪漫情调。 |
交通工具in vehicle
13. | 低速挡的if a vehicle is inlow gear , it travels at a slower speed in relation to the speed of the engine |
不高not high
1. | 低；向下；不高in or into a low position, not far above the ground |
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| a plane flying low over the town 在城镇上方低空飞行的飞机 |
| low-flying aircraft 低空飞行的飞机 |
| The sun sank lower towards the horizon. 太阳渐渐西沉。 |
接近底部near bottom
2. | 在靠近…底部的位置；向…底部in or into a position near the bottom of sth |
| a window set low in the wall 窗台低的窗户 |
| The candles were burning low. 蜡烛快烧完了。 |
水平level
3. | 低于通常（或预期）的水平at a level below what is usual or expected |
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| a very low-scoring game 得分很低的比赛 |
声音sound
4. | 低声地；小声地not high; not loudly |
| He's singing an octave lower than the rest of us. 他唱的比我们其他人都低八度。 |
| Can you turn the music lower─you'll wake the baby. 能不能把音乐放小声点，别把孩子吵醒了。 |
水平；价值level/value
1. | 低水平；低点；低数目a low level or point; a low figure |
| The yen has fallen to an all-time low against the dollar. 日元对美元的比价已跌至空前的低点。 |
| The temperature reached a record low in London last night. 昨晚伦敦的气温降到了有记录以来的最低点。 |
| The government's popularity has hit a new low. 政府的声望降到了一个新的低点。 |
艰难时期difficult time
2. | （一生或事业中的）艰难时期，低谷a very difficult time in sb's life or career |
| The break-up of her marriage marked an all-time low in her life. 婚姻破裂标志着她开始了一生中最艰难的日子。 |
天气weather
3. | 低气压区an area of low pressure in the atmosphere |
| Another low is moving in from the Atlantic. 另一个低气压区正从大西洋逼近。 |
1. | [i] （牛）哞哞叫when a cowlows , it makes a deep sound |
习惯用语
at a low ebb
处于低潮；状况不佳in a poor state; worse than usual
| Morale among teachers is at a low ebb. 教师的精神面貌不佳。 |
be brought low
失去财富；丧失社会地位to lose your wealth or your high position in society
lay sb low
（伤或病）使感到衰弱if sb islaid low by/with an injury or illness, they feel very weak and are unable to do much
the lowest of the low
卑鄙小人；道德败坏的人；无足轻重的人people who are not respected at all because they are dishonest, immoral or not at all important
英汉解释
adj. | 1. 低沉的;低垂的;西斜的;耷拉着;矮矮的,矮小的,低矮的;楼下的;低洼的 2. 低的;低潮的;沮丧的;泄气的;情绪低落的;没精神的,无精打彩的,没精打彩的;虚弱的 3. 下贱的;卑下的;低等的,低人一等的;低三下四的 4. 可耻的;太卑鄙的;下流的;卑劣的;不高尚的;不知廉耻的 |
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na. | 1. 洛(David,1891-1963,英国政治漫画家) |
英英解释
例句
This device has the features of easy to operate, low cost and small error. Measurements show that the device is stable and practicable.
该装置具有使用方便、成本低、误差小等特点，经实际测量验证，工作稳定可靠，具有较好的实用价值。
said the Swallow, who liked to come to the point at once, and the Reed made him a low bow.
燕子说，他素来就有马上谈到本题的脾气，芦苇对他深深地弯一下腰。
If you're trying to cut $10, 000 out of a budget and you come up with an idea that saves $100, the impact is relatively low.
如果你是想节省预算一万元，而这个方案只能省100元，那它的影响就相对很低。
On the surface pressure fields, a strongly warm low center over the African-Asian continents weakens through the abrupt change.
地面气压由突变前亚非大陆强热低压中心转变为突变后的弱低压中心。
A spokeswoman for Boehringer Ingelheim said the drug could be approved for treating women with a low libido within 18 months.
勃林格殷格翰的发言人称该药物将在十八个月内被批准用来治疗低性欲的女性。
Rotor is made of special strong magnetic material, easy to start and low energy consumption.
高薪材料制作的转子，起动容易，节能高效。
Low when the wind is black, day and night to scratch, the sun is ugly, like a devil swallowed.
低落的时候，风是黑色的，没日没夜地刮，太阳是丑陋的，像只恶魔吞噬周围。
In general, the attractions of tourism resources in the season when it is often inadequate, and in the low season will be a surplus.
一般来说，景点的旅游资源在旺季时往往会显得不足，而到淡季时又会过剩。
The traditional manual material management, management process trivial, complex, low efficiency and easy to go wrong.
传统手工的资料管理，管理过程繁琐而复杂，执行效率低，并且易于出错。
The study said the ratings, while low, are still better than they were at the start of the war with Iraq.
这项调查表示，对美国的支持率虽然低，不过已经比伊拉克战争刚刚开始的时候有所改善。
"They were sent by one of your friends, " the poor secretary replied in a low voice, "so I thought it would be appropriate to use them. "
“它们是你的一个朋友送来的，”可怜的秘书低声应道。“我就想这样摆应该会合适。”
Developers trying to combat this are buying up large areas with low-cost housing in an attempt to beautify the area around new construction.
想要克服这些因素的开发商购买大面积的低价房屋区，试图美化新建筑的周边环境。
Among the problems are that government revenues as a share of the total economy remain relatively low.
其中一个问题就是政府税收保持在相对低的水平上。
Because of her relatively low-key presence on the Internet, she didn't think I would be able to find that much information on her.
因为她在网络上都保持的比较低调，她没有想到我可以发现这么多关于她的信息。
In trying to prevent financial-market calamity, the Fed may find itself pushed by Wall Street to leave interest rates too low for too long.
美联储在努力防止金融危机的同时，也许会发现它在华尔街的影响下在太长的时间内把利率调得太低了。
The rope should be tied so it doesn't dangle low enough to be stepped over but not be so high or tight that the horse's head is restricted.
绳应该栓紧才不会往下掉让马踏在绳上，也不应该栓得太高或太紧让马头受到限制。
In such an environment, I would expect investors to be prepared to pay up for high growth or low but predictable growth.
在这样一个环境中，我希望投资者为高速增长或低速但可预期的增长做好准备。
Siemens PLC with its high speed, low power consumption, good stability and easy to understand programming occupies most of the PLC market.
西门子公司的PLC以其高速度、低能耗、稳定性好和编程简单易懂占有了大部分PLC市场。
Your sperm count is still spot checked on each donation; if it's too low, you don't get paid for that deposit.
每次捐献之后，你的精子都要接受检测；如果数量太少，这次捐赠是不会付钱给你的。
A sleep-deprived child's reaction is often different from the low energy and sleepiness experienced by adults.
孩子在睡眠不足时的反应往往不同于成年人（在缺觉情况下）感到的精力不足与困乏。
They were to be places of work and residence on land of low value.
它们将在廉价的工地上用作工作和住宿场所。
I said to the man at that low place, I said: "Don't ever speak to me again. "
我对那下贱地方的人说过啦，我说：“永远别再跟我讲话了。”
The probability of low temperatures on given dates can be calculated from local weather records.
在特定日期可能发生的低温可从当地的天气记录计算出来。
The layer will finally disappear when the slope of the geotherm is too low to produce interstitial fluid at any depth.
当地热斜率太低，以至任何深度上都不能产生空隙流体时，低速层将最后消失。
And the lion would send forth a low dangerous roar as though he meditated some deed of blood.
这只雄狮会发出一声可怕的低声咆哮，仿佛他考虑采取某种血腥的行动似的。
It is true, however, that some plants, particularly commercial peaches, will not thrive in all apple sections to low temperature.
不过确实有些树，特别是商品性生产的桃，由于低温而不能在全部苹果产区很好生长。
The engine burns again for about 5 minutes to boost the astronauts out of their low earth orbit and on the way of the moon.
引擎再度燃烧大约五分钟，将宇航员从低地球轨道推送到前往月球的路上去。
In spite of his low voice and careful and discreet behaviour his speech and habits were those of cooper.
尽管他声音柔和，态度持重，仍不免露出箍桶匠的谈吐与习惯。
He holds strong views on this matter, but in the presence of his supervisors he has to sing low.
他对这个问题持有强烈的意见，只是在上级面前得说得客气一点。
A natural escape of hot fluids from the steam reservoir should be prevented by cap rocks with low permeability.
只要存在通透性能低的盖层，蒸气储放热流体就不会自行外逸。
There was a break in the mountains on the right bank, a flattening-out with a low shore line that I thought must be Cannobio.
右岸高山间有一个破口，成为一条低下去的湖岸线，那地方大概就是坎诺比奥吧。
He said in a low voice, having drunk freely from his glass: "You needn't say anything if you don't" .
他拿起酒杯从容不迫地喝了一口，低声说道：“你如果不愿说，你就不用说。”
The old gentleman read this advertisement from end to end, in a low voice, as if he were studying it.
老先生从头到尾低声念了一遍告示，仿佛在仔细琢磨。
"Ah, " said the king, and then he began to speak, intimate and low, of a variety of things.
国王“噢”了一声，然后开始轻声地推心置腹地讲起许多事来。
They walked along the water's edge to a quiet spot and sat down on a low stone wall.
他们沿着湖边走到一个僻静的地方，在一堵低矮的石墙上坐下来。
She had so low an opinion of her husband that she could not understand why on earth they should make him such an offer.
她太瞧不起自己的丈夫，所以她无法明白人家究竟为什么要向他提出这种邀请。
Hydrolysis of polymers, as with their low-molecular weight analogs, is often catalyzed by traces of acids or bases.
和它们的低分子量的类似物一样，微量的酸或碱常能促进聚合物的水解。
Additional help was given to the poor farmers in the form of loans at very low rates of interest or no interest at all.
对于贫农还采用低利或无利放款形式给予额外的帮助。
It's a simple fact of life that you've got to take care of the low end of the market.
严酷的现实是我们必须照顾购买力较低的那部分市场。
They spoke together, and the sounds of their voices were low and solemn, as if influenced by a reverence that was deeply blended with awe.
他们交谈着，声音深沉而又严肃，流露出一种崇敬中带着畏惧的表情。
The company boondoggled investors into a low-interest project.
这家公司诓骗投资者向一项低息工程投资。
It was a low dome of sonorous blue, with an undertone of sultry sulphur-color, because of the smoke that dimmed the air.
低低的深蓝色的穹苍，带着一点儿闷热的硫磺气味，因为空气被烟弄得昏暗了。
"Hush! Hush! " said the rabbit in a low hurried tone.
“嘘！嘘：”兔子连忙低声说。
The sun was low when the Moray, overhauling the freighters in an end run at long range, submerged.
在远距离尾随的“海鳗号”赶上那些货轮并潜入水中时，太阳已经西斜。
The tide was low and there was a strip of weedstrewn beach that was almost as a road.
海潮平平，一长条布满海藻的海滩坚硬得几乎象条路。
At low levels of real income, however, food, clothing, and shelter tend to be complements rather than substitutes.
然而，在实际收入水平较低的情况下，食、穿、住都是互补的而不是可替代的。
The opposite bank was low and fertile; offered a sure retreat, and a favourable place for the descent.
对岸的地势较低，土壤肥沃，那里有可以躲藏的地方，而且降落也很方便。
Yet because Security was a non-revenue-producing function, its position on the priority list for additional funds was low.
不过，安全部本身是个无进项可谋的部门，要审请额外经费就得换在别人后面。
Now what could these banished creatures find to do to keep from dying of the blues during the low-water season!
但是在这低水的季节里，这些被遗弃的可怜人能有什么方法可以避免郁郁而死呢！
We are coming to a new appreciation of the problems and possibilities of operating devices at really low temperatures.
我们对在真正低温条件下操作器件的问题和可能性也逐渐有了新的认识。
Shares have been hit bad, in the long-term low in the chip was forced to spit it out, or the unit has long-term history of the doldrums .
股价曾遭利空袭击，中长线筹码在低位被迫吐出，或该股有中长期低迷史。
Ten percent of Americans and half of people in the lowest-income brackets, he said, have levels low enough to be concerned about.
他说，10%的美国人和50%的最低收入阶层，没能摄入足够量的叶酸。
FSB and FSB-D type centrifugal pump, overflow part is made of Fluor plastic alloy, compact in structure and easy to operate with low price.
FSB和FSB-D型离心泵，过流部件全部采用氟塑料合金制造，结构紧凑、操作简单、价格低廉。
It is possible that the setup program is of too low an edition, please install the latest setup program for the touch screen.
有可能是触摸屏驱动程序版本过低，请安装最新的驱动程序。
It's noble of you to accept a low salary to help the company.
你为了帮助公司而接受低工资真是难能可贵。
The net result of those conflicting trends is to cause optimum family size to be greater for low than for high heritability.
这些矛盾引起的实际结果是遗传力低的比遗传力高的要求比较大的最适家系。
This should include more health and education spending and transfer payments to low-income groups, said the bank.
世界银行称，这应当包括更多的医疗和教育开支，以及对低收入群体的转移支付。
Low-balling starts out with a small, manageable request that the potential favor-doer will agree to.
“虚报低价”以一个小的，可控制的，助人者会同意的请求开始。
As you know, some of the camps are in the low lying areas and the most flood-prone districts are Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera and Peshawar.
大家知道，一些营地建在低洼地区，非常容易被淹没的地区有斯瓦比、马尔丹、瑙谢拉和白沙瓦。
The tang of wood fires stings the nostrils of men and women as they duck through low doorways into the cheery, bright world of a home.
火刺木的汤，因为他们的男子和妇女通过低门口鸭鼻孔进入，热情的，一个家庭更美好的世界。
After a year of analysis, the investigators have failed to come up with a conventional explanation for this so-called low-energy excess.
经过一年的分析，科学家并没有就这种“低能过量”现象给出合理的解释。
low-cost, step-by-step description of the advantages of great importance to be business as a respected means of marketing.
成本低，渐进式的叙述等优点而被企业重视而成为推崇的营销手段之一。
All this wet air is pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressure area to the south.
所有这些湿空气拉着高压区在印度洋和一低压区到南部。
The solid propellant B-611 seems to have been designed for low-cost tactical army use, with a range limited to 250 km.
固体推进剂B-611已经设计用于低-成本战术陆军使用，具有一个限制到250公里的射程。
The bank credit conduction is blocked due to the low capital adequacy ratio of state-owned commercial banks account for a dominant position.
由于资本充足率低的国有商业银行占主导地位，致使银行信贷传导出现阻塞。
The satellite was in a low orbit, which ensured that the resulting debris fell into the atmosphere within a few days.
该卫星位于近地轨道，这确保爆炸产生的残骸能在几天内掉入大气层。
She said she had seen the plane flying very low over the Hudson and was shocked by how low.
她说她看到飞机在哈德逊河上非常低的飞以至于她很吃惊怎么可以这么低。
They walked along the water's edge to a quiet spot and sat down on a low stone wall.
他们沿着湖边走到一个僻静的地方，在一堵低矮的石墙上坐下来。
What was happening to the grain markets was not the result of "speculation" in the traditional sense of buying low and selling high.
谷物市场上所出现的现象并不是传统意义上的低买高卖的“投机行为”所引起的。
The target might be in the same square as a small tree, obscured by a small pillar or a large piece of furniture, or behind a low wall.
目标可能与一颗小树处在同一格内，或被一个小型柱子或大块的家具所掩护，或者身处一堵矮墙后。
It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low.
结论是，需要作出的变更程度很低。
In low dosses, its pharmacological effects resemble those of propranolol.
小剂量时其药理作用与心得安相似；
To prevent clogging of the pressure tap by fine solids gas is bled into the bed at low velocity at the taps.
为了防止测压管嘴被微细颗粒堵塞，在管嘴处以低流速向床内注入气体。
The earthquake began with a deep [low] rumbling sound.
地震开始时发出低沉的隆隆声。
Such symptoms are likely to appear on plants growing in soils low in sodium, or when the plants exclude sodium.
这些症状和生长在钠含量低的土壤上的植物或排斥钠的值物所表现的症状相似。
If the energy ratio is low, the hot gas is held in by the gravity of the galaxy.
若能量比较低，热气体将被星系的引力拘留。
It is not the low prices but their quality which sells our goods.
我们的货物能销出，并非因价廉而因质好。
The supplies of sugar have been running low, causing a rise in the price.
糖的供应日渐短缺，从而引起价格的上涨。
A thing called An Agreement of the People is too low and shallow to free us at all.
有一份叫《人民协议书》的东西太粗俗，太浅薄，根本不可能使我们获得自由。
At the low temperatures prevailing on the earth, most of the elements have combined to form compounds.
在地球上通常为低温的情况下，大多数元素已结合成化合物。
