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 Englishdowncastother
=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.