downbeat
US /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
UK /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
1.
悲观的, 沮丧的
pessimistic or despondent
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Despite the positive news, he remained downbeat about the future.
尽管有积极的消息，他仍然对未来感到悲观。
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The team was feeling downbeat after losing the championship game.
输掉冠军赛后，球队感到很沮丧。
1.
下拍, 强拍
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.
指挥强调了下拍以开始乐曲。
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Every musician needs to feel the downbeat to stay in sync.
每个音乐家都需要感受下拍以保持同步。