below

定義

1. 前置詞

   In a lower place than something.

   例文

   • The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.
   • The jam is on the shelf below the bread.
   ≈beneath≈under≈underneath
2. 前置詞

   Lower than a certain level or number.

   例文

   • The temperature is below zero.
   • Prices are below last year's level.
3. 前置詞

   Farther along a river in the direction it flows.

   例文

   • The village lies just below the dam.
   • Fishing is better below the rapids.
   ≈downstream
4. 前置詞

   Farther south than something.

   例文

   • The border runs just below the mountains.
   • Their farm is a few miles below the county line.
5. 前置詞

   In old-fashioned use, not good enough for a person's rank.

   例文

   • He thought the job was below him.
   • She thinks no task is below her.
   ≈beneath
6. 前置詞

   In theater, closer to the audience than another actor.

   例文

   • The actor stood just below his partner on the stage.
   • She moved below the other performers for the final bow.
7. 副詞

   In or to a lower place.

   例文

   • The town sits on a hillside, with a river running below.
   • The birds flew above while the fish swam below.
8. 副詞

   On a lower floor of a building.

   例文

   • The kitchen is below, on the ground floor.
   • They stored the wine below, in the cellar.
   ≈downstairs
9. 副詞

   On a lower deck of a ship.

   例文

   • The captain went below to check the engine.
   • The passengers were sleeping down below.
10. 副詞

    Later in the same text.

    例文

    • This point is explained below.
    • Please see the full details below.
    ≈downwards