1. to drink or eat something quickly
快速喝下或吃下
He downed his coffee in one gulp.
他一口氣把咖啡喝完了。
She downed the medicine with a grimace.
她皺著臉把藥吞了下去。
Down Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
down
verb
快速理解
What does "Down" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Down"?
「down」作動詞時，主要表示向下移動、擊倒或停止運作等動作。
- 1
向下移動/放下
EN: to move or put something in a lower position
翻譯: 向下移動或將某物放到較低的位置。
- 2
擊倒/使倒下
EN: to knock or bring someone/something to the ground
翻譯: 擊倒或使某人/某物倒地。
- 3
喝下/吞下
EN: to eat or drink something quickly or completely
翻譯: 快速或完全地吃下或喝下某物。
- 4
停止運作/關閉
EN: to stop working or shut down a system
翻譯: 使停止運作或關閉一個系統。
小提醒：注意「down」作動詞時，常與特定名詞搭配形成片語動詞（如：shut down, calm down），其意義可能與字面不同，需整體記憶。
發音（How to Pronounce "Down" in English）
How to pronounce "Down" in English?"Down" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Down"?How does "Down" change by context?
2. to bring or knock someone/something to the ground
使倒下；擊倒
The defender downed the opponent with a clean tackle.
後衛以一記乾淨的鏟球將對手放倒。
The storm downed several trees in the park.
暴風雨吹倒了公園裡的幾棵樹。
3. to defeat or overcome
擊敗；克服
The underdog team downed the champions in a stunning upset.
這支不被看好的隊伍爆冷擊敗了衛冕冠軍。
They managed to down the technical difficulties and launch the project on time.
他們成功克服了技術困難，準時啟動了專案。
4. to put something down, especially from a higher position
放下（尤指從高處）
He downed his tools at the end of the shift.
輪班結束時，他放下了工具。
Please down the box carefully onto the table.
請小心地把箱子放到桌上。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Down"?How to make natural sentences with "Down"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| down + noun (e.g., a drink) | 喝下、吞下 | He downed his coffee in one gulp. (他一口氣喝下了他的咖啡。) |
| down + noun (e.g., an opponent) | 擊倒、打敗 | The champion downed his challenger in the first round. (冠軍在第一回合就擊倒了他的挑戰者。) |
| down + noun (e.g., an aircraft) | 擊落 | The missile downed the enemy drone. (飛彈擊落了敵方的無人機。) |
| down + noun (e.g., a tool) | 放下、擱下 | She downed her tools and walked out. (她放下工具走了出去。) |
| down + noun (e.g., a bet) | 下注、押上 | He downed fifty dollars on the black horse. (他在那匹黑馬身上押了五十美元。) |
用法說明
How is "Down" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Down"?
down doing vs down to do
- down doing 通常用於描述正在進行或習慣性的、非正式的活動，強調參與的狀態或過程。
- down to do 則表示願意或準備好去做某件事，強調意願和未來的行動。
- 在非正式口語中，down for doing 有時也與 down to do 意思相近，表示對某個提議或活動感興趣。 EN: Are you down watching the game at my place tonight? 翻譯: 你今晚有興趣在我家看比賽嗎？
EN:I'm down to help you move this weekend.
翻譯:我這個週末可以幫你搬家。
總結建議
在非正式場合中，若強調參與某個正在進行的活動用「down doing」，表達願意做某事則用「down to do」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Down" and similar words?How to choose "Down" vs alternatives?
down vs lower
「down」強調向下移動的動作或狀態，而「lower」則著重於使某物高度或位置降低的過程。
down vs drop
「down」作為動詞時，常指使人或物體倒下、擊落或快速喝下；「drop」則強調讓物體從手中釋放、自然墜落，或數值、程度的下降。
down vs fall
「down」作為動詞是及物的，需要賓語，表示「使...向下」；「fall」是不及物動詞，表示主體自身「落下、跌倒」。
口語用法
How is "Down" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Down"?
引述
在非正式對話中，'down' 常用來引述或模仿他人的提議或邀請，語氣輕鬆。 EN: He was like, "Are you down for pizza?" and I was like, "Totally." 翻譯: 他就說：「要不要吃披薩？」然後我就說：「當然好啊。」
EN:So she texts me, "We're going hiking, you down?"
翻譯:所以她傳訊息給我說：「我們要去健行，你要來嗎？」
語氣強調
在口語中，'down' 常與其他詞結合，用於強調決心、沮喪或狀態，帶有強烈的情緒色彩。 EN: I am so down to try that new escape room this weekend. 翻譯: 我這週末超想去試試那間新的密室逃脫。
EN:Man, I'm feeling really down about the whole situation.
翻譯:老兄，我對整個情況感到真的很沮喪。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，'down' 有時會作為填充詞的一部分出現，尤其是在列舉或描述過程時。 EN: My morning routine is, you know, get up, down some coffee, and head out. 翻譯: 我的早晨例行公事就是，你知道的，起床、灌點咖啡，然後出門。
EN:We just hung out, watched a movie, downed a few snacks, nothing special.
翻譯:我們就是閒晃、看了場電影、吃了點零食，沒什麼特別的。
正式書寫注意：上述口語用法（尤其是用於引述、情緒強調或作為填充詞的一部分）在正式寫作、學術論文或商業報告中應避免使用。在正式文體中，應使用更精確、完整的動詞片語（如 "agree to"、"drink quickly"、"feel depressed"）來表達相應的意思。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Down"?What fixed phrases with "Down" should I remember?
down tools
verb + tools
停止工作（通常指罷工）
down a drink
verb + (a drink)
快速喝完（飲料，尤指酒精飲料）
down the ball
verb + the ball (in sports)
（在美式足球中）使球成為死球
down an opponent
verb + an opponent
擊倒對手（尤指在拳擊或格鬥中）
down a plane
verb + a plane
擊落飛機
down on one's luck
be + down on one's luck
運氣不好，處於逆境
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Down"?Which "Down" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He downed the stairs.
✓He went down the stairs.
作為動詞的 'down' 通常指『喝下、擊倒、擊落』等具體動作，不直接用於表示『下樓』或『向下移動』。表示向下移動時，應使用 'go down', 'walk down', 'come down' 等動詞片語。
×He downed.
✓He downed the pill.
動詞 'down' 是及物動詞，後面必須接賓語（通常是食物、飲料、藥丸等被吞下的東西）。不能單獨使用。
×Please down here.
✓Please sit down here.
動詞 'down' 本身不表示『坐下』的動作。『坐下』的正確說法是 'sit down'。'down' 單獨作動詞時沒有這個意思。
×He is downing the stairs.
✓He is walking down the stairs.
動詞 'down'（喝下、擊倒）雖然可以用進行式，但語意上通常描述一個快速完成的動作，用於『下樓梯』這類持續性動作並不自然。應使用更具體的動詞如 'walking down', 'going down'。
×The system downed yesterday.
✓The system went down yesterday.
表示系統、網站或服務『停止運作、當機』時，正確的說法是 'go down' 或 'be down'（形容詞）。動詞 'down' 單獨使用沒有這個意思。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Down"?What are tense/participle forms of "Down"?
downs(3rd_singular)downing(present_participle)downed(past)downed(past_participle)