downcast

🇬🇧 UK/'daunkɑ:st/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Sad and discouraged; of eyes: looking downward.

沮丧的,垂头丧气的;(眼神)向下看的

n.

A ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine.

(矿井的)进风井

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
downcastother
=downcast

Common Collocations

  • 1.downcast expression沮丧的表情
  • 2.downcast eyes垂下的眼睛
  • 3.look downcast看起来沮丧

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The downcast child stared at the floor when told that the trip was cancelled unfortunately.

  • 2.

    His downcast eyes revealed the sadness and disappointment he felt about losing that opportunity.

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