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下坡, 向下
in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill
- The cyclist sped downhill, enjoying the thrill of the descent.
自行车手加速下坡，享受下降的刺激。
- The water flowed downhill, creating small streams in the hilly terrain.
水向下流动，在丘陵地带形成了小溪流。
- The sled glided downhill, propelled by the force of gravity.
雪橇在重力的推动下滑下山坡。
- The car started to roll downhill after the driver released the brake.
司机松开刹车后，汽车开始下坡滚动。
- The road winds downhill, offering breathtaking views of the valley below.
道路蜿蜒下坡，呈现出下方山谷的壮丽景色。
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下坡, 恶化
in a manner indicating a decline or deterioration in conditions or circumstances
- After the company lost its key investors, the situation deteriorated downhill.
在公司失去其主要投资者后，情况每况愈下。
- Their relationship began to slide downhill after the heated argument.
激烈的争论之后，他们的关系开始走下坡路。
- The meeting took a turn downhill when the disagreements started escalating.
当分歧开始升级时，会议开始走下坡路。
- After the leadership change, the company's performance slipped downhill.
领导层变动后，公司的业绩滑向了下坡路。
- The quality of the project declined downhill as resources dwindled.
随着资源的减少，项目的质量走下坡路了。