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downing

UK //ˈdaʊnɪŋ//US //ˈdaʊnɪŋ//

词源

源自姓氏 Downing,可能来自古英语 'dūn'(意为山丘)加上后缀 '-ing',表示与某地或家族相关。作为动词时,由 'down'(向下)加动词后缀 '-ing' 构成。

noun

❶ 指击落或使某物(如飞机、导弹等)坠落的行为或过程,常用于军事或航空领域。

“The downing of the enemy aircraft was a major victory.”

(击落敌机是一次重大胜利。)

“The pilot was praised for the successful downing of the missile.”

(飞行员因成功击落导弹而受到表扬。)

❶ 作为姓氏使用,指代特定的人或家族。

“Mr. Downing is our new neighbor.”

(唐宁先生是我们的新邻居。)

“The Downing family has lived here for generations.”

(唐宁家族世代居住于此。)

同义词:shooting down, felling, surname

verb

❶ 击落或使某物坠落的行为,通常指飞机、导弹等。

“The fighter jet succeeded in downing the enemy plane.”

(战斗机成功击落了敌机。)

“Anti-aircraft missiles were used for downing the drones.”

(防空导弹被用于击落无人机。)

同义词:shoot down, fell, drop

常见短语

Downing Street — 指英国伦敦的一条街道,以英国首相官邸和许多政府机构所在地而闻名。

“The Prime Minister announced the new policy from Downing Street.”

(首相从唐宁街宣布了新政策。)