downbeat

US /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
UK /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
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1.

悲观的, 沮丧的

pessimistic or despondent

:
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
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

:
The conductor emphasized the downbeat to start the piece.
指挥强调了下拍以开始乐曲。
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。