adj.使低劣的,减少体力的,昏暗的
v.(使)降低,(使)跌落( lower的现在分词 ),削弱,削减,减少
the lowering of taxes and the consequent increase in spending
税收降低与随之引起的消费增长
The man moved closer, lowering his voice.
那位男子靠近了一步,压低声音。
She never cheapened herself by lowering her standards.
她从不降低标准来贬低自己。