downbeat
US /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
UK /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
1.
muram, pesimis
pessimistic or despondent
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Despite the positive news, he remained downbeat about the future.
Walaupun berita positif, dia kekal muram tentang masa depan.
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The team was feeling downbeat after losing the championship game.
Pasukan itu berasa muram selepas kalah dalam perlawanan kejuaraan.
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ketukan pertama, ketukan kuat
the first beat of a bar in music, typically the strongest accent
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The conductor emphasized the downbeat to start the piece.
Konduktor menekankan ketukan pertama untuk memulakan lagu.
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Every musician needs to feel the downbeat to stay in sync.
Setiap pemuzik perlu merasakan ketukan pertama untuk kekal selari.