n. an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything n. the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
中文翻译
n. 天底, 最低点
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BNC 频率
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记忆技巧
想象一下一个天文现象，比如星星在天空的最低位置，那就是它的 nadir。可以联想到“最低的星星”。
“nadir” 的发音类似于“那低儿”，可以联想为“那儿最低”，帮助记忆其含义为最低点。
想象一个深坑，坑底就是 nadir，表示最深或最低的位置。这样形象化的场景有助于记忆。
与“zenith”（巅峰、最高点）对比，nadir 是反义词，帮助记忆其为最低点。
例句
1.The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
这家公司在金融危机期间达到了最低点。
2.After the breakup, she felt like she was at the nadir of her life.
分手后，她感觉自己正处于人生的低谷。
3.The team's performance hit its nadir in the last season.