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下降 — meaning in English

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English meaning

sag verb To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.

Senses

下降 is used for these senses in English:

katabasis (by extension, jocular) Any journey downwards or fall.
sag (by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position.

sag — full definition

verb To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
verb To lose energy, firmness, or morale over time.
noun A droop or dip where something has sunk or bent.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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