lowerとは　意味・定義・例文

Adjective 形容詞

1. more low; less high

より低い, より下の

2. less high in place or position

低い, 下の

3. physically situated below another part

下の方の

the lower lip
the lower limbs

4. less high in social status

低い

the lower classes
the lower middle class

5. less high in authority

低い

a lower court
the Lower House[Chamber] ー the House of Commons as an assembly

6. less in amount, degree, value etc.

より少ない; あまり価値のない

work for lower wages

lower²

Verb 動詞

1. move something down; let or haul down

～を降ろす, ～を下げる

Please lower the lamp.
He lowered himself into a chair.

2. make or become lower or less; lessen, reduce, or diminish

減る, 下がる, 落ちる; ～を減らす, ～を下げる, ～を落とす

lower one's eyes ー direct one's gaze downwards
Please lower the price.
Lower your voice.
She lowered her weight by jogging.

3. reduce one’s dignity or self-respect; bring oneself down in worth; humble

～を落とす, ～を下げる

lower a person's pride
lower oneself