downs
word · lemma: down
/ˈdaʊnz/
/dˈaʊnz/
Definition
“Downs” means the difficult or low points in a situation, especially when talking about changes in life. It can also refer to a play or attempt in American football.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the phrase "ups and downs" to describe life's changes. In sports, mainly refers to American football. Not to be confused with "downs" as a geographic area (e.g., rolling hills).
Spanish: momentos bajos - altibajos (de la vida) - descensos (deportes)Portuguese (BR): momentos difíceis - altos e baixos - descidas (esporte)Portuguese (PT): momentos difíceis - altos e baixos - descidas (desporto)Chinese (Simplified): 低谷 - 坎坷（人生）- 進攻機會（美式橄欖球）Chinese (Traditional): 低潮 - 起伏（人生）- 進攻權（美式足球）Hindi: नीचे (ज़िंदगी के) - उतार-चढ़ाव - डाउन (खेल)Arabic: اللحظات الصعبة - تقلبات (الحياة) - محاولات (كرة القدم الأمريكية)Bengali: দুঃসময় - খারাপ সময় - ডাউন (আমেরিকান ফুটবল)Russian: трудности - тяжёлые моменты - даун (американский футбол)Japanese: つらい時期 - 苦しい時 - ダウン（アメリカンフットボール）Vietnamese: giai đoạn khó khăn - lúc sa sút - đợt giao bóng (bóng bầu dục Mỹ)Korean: 힘든 시기 - 슬럼프 - 다운(미식축구)Turkish: zor zamanlar - başarısızlıklar - down (Amerikan futbolu)Urdu: مشکل وقت - نشیب - ڈاؤن (امریکی فٹ بال)Indonesian: masa-masa sulit - masa turun - down (sepak bola Amerika)
Example Sentences
Everyone experiences ups and downs in life.
basic
The football team got a first down.
basic
He helped me during my downs.
basic
After some tough downs, she finally found a better job.
natural
Every team faces its share of downs during a season.
natural
Don't let the downs get you; better days are coming.
natural