"reach down" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 弯下身
• 伸手向下

Definition

将手臂或上半身向下移动，通常是为了拿起或触摸比你所在位置低的东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于描述用手或上身向下伸，常见于日常表达。通常和“捡起”等动作搭配。不要和“bend down”（弯下全身）混淆，“reach down”强调手或上半身的动作。

Examples

Please reach down and pick up the book.

请**弯下身**把书捡起来。

I had to reach down to tie my shoes.

我得**弯下身**系鞋带。

Can you reach down and get the ball for me?

你能**弯下身**帮我拿一下球吗？

She reached down into her bag and pulled out her phone.

她**伸手向下**进包里拿出了手机。

He reached down and grabbed a handful of sand.

他**弯下身**抓了一把沙子。

If you reach down, you can just touch the bottom shelf.

如果你**弯下身**，就能摸到最下层的架子。