downshift

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downshift verb [I] (WORK SLOWER)


to become slower ; to work at a slower speed
變慢；降低速度
After several years of strong growth , the laptop market is downshifting to a slower , but hopefully steady , pattern of growth . 經過幾年的強勁增長以後，手提電腦市場正在放慢速度，進入一種慢一些但可望更穩定一些的增長狀態。

downshift verb [I] (WAY OF LIVING)


to leave a job that is well paid and difficult in order to do something that gives you more time and satisfaction but less money
捨棄高薪職位換工作

downshift verb [I] (VEHICLE)

US
to change to a lower gear when driving , to reduce power and speed
換低速擋，減擋 返回 downshift