单词 | ebb |
释义 | ebb¹ 退潮;落潮;退潮期;落潮期 We were waiting for the ebb to uncover the rocks again.我们在等退潮后石头再次露出来。 on the ebb退潮时 There is a fairly strong tidal pull on the ebb.退潮时潮汐引力很大。 The tide is on the ebb.潮水正在退去。 idiom ebb² ◆at a low ebb (in a poor state)处于低潮 George's fortunes at this time were at a very low ebb.乔治这时候的运气非常背。 at your lowest ebb处于最低点 The Government's popularity is at its lowest ebb.政府的支持率跌到了最低点。 (weak and tired)衰弱疲惫的 a time when everyone is tired and at a low ebb每个人都疲惫不堪、处于低潮的一段时间 ◆the ebb and flow of sth…的消长;…的涨落;…的起伏 the ebb and flow of the fighting斗争的起落 the ebb and flow of feeling and moods感觉和情绪的起伏 1.(recede)tide +退;落 As the tide ebbs, an ominous swell begins to run in.退潮时, 一股猛烈的浪潮汹涌而来。 2.(decline)减弱;衰退 Popular sympathy for the government could ebb.公众对政府的支持有可能回落。 as a man's physical strength ebbs随着人体力的衰退 Phrasal Verbebb away |
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