look down

language: zh

definitions

  1. To direct one's eyes or gaze toward a lower position or the ground.
    zh: 向下看
  2. To regard someone or something as inferior, unworthy, or of lower status (often used with 'on' or 'upon').
    zh: 轻视

examples

  1. He stood on the balcony and looked down at the street below.

    他站在阳台上，向下看着街道。

  2. They envy her income and lifestyle, yet they look down upon her profession.

    他们嫉妒她的收入和生活方式，却又看不起她的职业。