| 单词 | low |
| 释义 | low low /; AmE / adjective, adverb, noun
■ adjective (lower, lowest)
1 below the usual or average amount, level or value: The brand offers high value at low prices. a low level of unemployment Inflation is at its lowest level for ten years. Annual profits were lower than expected. OPP HIGH
2 having a reduced amount or not enough of sth: Our money is running low (= we do not have much left). Many supermarkets are now low on staples such as bread and bottled water.
3 below the usual or expected standard: Customers complained that the quality of the goods was low. Most people in these countries have a low standard of living. OPP HIGH
4 below other people or things in importance or status: jobs with low status Training was given a very low priority. OPP HIGH
■ adverb (lower, lowest)
at a level below what is usual or expected: a low-powered PC In Japan the Nikkei closed 107 points lower at 8 978.
■ noun [C]
HIGHS AND LOWS, HISTORIC LOW
a low level, point or figure: The pound fell to a new low against the euro. The company's shares are at an all-time low. Interest rates are at lows not seen since the 1960s. OPP HIGH
an all-time/a record low ◆ to fall to/hit a low |
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