downshift是什么意思？

downshift

英[ˈdaʊnʃɪft] 美[ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft]

• v. （汽车等）调低速挡，放慢，工作降格；
• n. 换低速档；

第三人称单数：downshifts;

过去式：downshifted;

过去分词：downshifted;

现在分词：downshifting;

例句

• SHIFT FROM PARK TO AUTOSTICK, BUT DO NOT UPSHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT. 从停车挡换至自动变速挡, 但不要换至其他挡.
• It's best to downshift your transmission and then coast down any hills. 最好减慢传送装置,然后顺着山坡滑下去.
• PULL SHIFT LEVER TO LEFT SEVERAL TIMES TO ACTUATE DOWNSHIFT SWITCH. 把换挡叉杆向左拉动三次激活降挡开关.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• VERB
  放慢生活节奏（调换强度较低工作以减轻压力)
  If someone downshifts, they leave a job that is well-paid but stressful for a less demanding job and a more enjoyable way of life.
  例句
  Lynda now sees many of her clients downshifting in search of a new way of living. 琳达现在发现她的很多客户都在调换工作减轻压力，寻求一种新的生活方式。
• VERB
  (汽车)调低速挡
  If you downshift while driving, you change to a lower gear.
  例句
  He downshifted and turned the steering wheel. 他调到低速挡，转动方向盘。

行业词典

• 物理学： 下频移；