low point; trough; slump
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
low point; trough; period of decline or stagnation
A metaphorical term used to describe a stage of downturn, depression, or low activity in various contexts such as the economy, personal life, or performance.
Gōng公
sī司
mù目
qián前
zhèng正
chǔ处
yú于
fā发
zhǎn展
de的
dī低
gǔ谷
。
The company is currently in a trough of development.
Jīng经
guò过
jǐ几
nián年
de的
dī低
gǔ谷
，
jīng经
jì济
zhōng终
yú于
kāi开
shǐ始
fù复
sū苏
。
After several years of slump, the economy is finally beginning to recover.
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Zhè这
shì是
tā他
zhí职
yè业
shēng生
yá涯
zhōng中
de的
yī一
duàn段
dī低
gǔ谷
。
This is a low point in his career.
Yòng用
diàn电
dī低
gǔ谷
tōng通
cháng常
zài在
shēn深
yè夜
。
The trough in electricity usage usually occurs late at night.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
bèi被
zàn暂
shí时
de的
dī低
gǔ谷
jī击
dǎo倒
。
We cannot be knocked down by a temporary slump.