"downcast" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 沮丧的
• 低垂的（形容目光）

Definition

表现出悲伤、失望，或低头低眼的样子。也用来形容感到气馁或没有希望的情绪。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

比“sad”更正式或文学化。常与“eyes”（眼睛）搭配，如“downcast eyes”。同时表示低头的动作和沮丧的情绪。很少用来形容物品。

Examples

He looked downcast after hearing the disappointing news.

他听到这个令人失望的消息后显得很**沮丧**。

Her eyes were downcast during the meeting.

她在会议上目光**低垂**。

The child felt downcast after losing his favorite toy.

孩子丢了最喜欢的玩具后感到很**沮丧**。

She sat in the corner with a downcast expression, not talking to anyone.

她坐在角落里，表情**沮丧**，一句话也没说。

Even though he tried to smile, his downcast eyes gave away his true feelings.

虽然他试图微笑，但他**低垂的**眼神暴露了真实感受。

After failing the exam, he walked out of the classroom looking downcast.

考砸后，他离开教室时显得非常**沮丧**。