downshift

剑桥词典

downshift verb [I] (WORK SLOWER)


to become slower ; to work at a slower speed
变慢；降低速度
After several years of strong growth , the laptop market is downshifting to a slower , but hopefully steady , pattern of growth . 经过几年的强劲增长以后，手提电脑市场正在放慢速度，进入一种慢一些但可望更稳定一些的增长状态。

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
舍弃高薪职位换工作

downshift verb [I] (VEHICLE)

US
to change to a lower gear when driving , to reduce power and speed
换低速挡，减挡 返回 downshift