[] a decrease in the amount or success of sth, usually for only a short period 下降；减少◆They reported a 5% dip in profits from £8.1 million to £7.7 million. 他们汇报利润从 810 万英镑降为 770 万英镑，下降了 5%。◆The survey reveals a slight dip in consumer confidence. 调查显示消费者信心略微下降。◆I always try to buy on the dips(= buy shares, bonds, etc. when prices fall). 我总是设法在价格下跌时购买（股票、债券等）。⨁a big / brief / sharp / slight / small / an unexpected dip 大幅度的／短暂的／剧烈的／轻微的／小幅度的／意外的下跌double-dip