ebb
含义: To gradually recede or decline; (of the tide) to flow back out to sea. As a noun, the movement of the tide away from the shore.
Ebb is originally a tidal term, describing the outgoing tide (as opposed to the 'flow' or flood tide). Its figurative use describes the gradual decline of strength, enthusiasm, hope, or vitality. The phrase 'ebb and flow' is widely used to describe natural cycles of increase and decrease. 'At a low ebb' means in a weakened or depressed state. Common collocations include 'ebb and flow,' 'ebb away,' 'at a low ebb,' and 'strength ebbed.'
例句
- As the evening wore on, the conversation began to ebb and guests started to leave. 随着夜色渐深,谈话开始冷落,客人们陆续离去。A medida que avanzaba la noche, la conversación fue languideciendo y los invitados comenzaron a marcharse.夜が更けるにつれ会話は途切れがちになり、客たちは帰り始めました。밤이 깊어지면서 대화가 뜸해지기 시작했고 손님들이 자리를 뜨기 시작했습니다.
- The ebb and flow of the tides shapes the coastline over centuries. 数百年来,潮汐的涨落塑造着海岸线。El flujo y reflujo de las mareas moldea la línea costera a lo largo de los siglos.潮の満ち引きが何世紀にもわたって海岸線を形作っています。조수의 밀물과 썰물이 수세기에 걸쳐 해안선을 형성합니다.
- Morale within the team was at a low ebb following the third consecutive defeat. 在连续第三次失利之后,团队的士气降到了低谷。La moral del equipo estaba por los suelos tras la tercera derrota consecutiva.3連敗の後、チームの士気はどん底にありました。3연패 이후 팀의 사기는 바닥에 있었습니다.
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语境: academic, professional, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English ebba (falling tide), from Proto-Germanic abjōn, related to ab (off, away). It is a native English word with no Latin or French influence.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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