be on a downer informal British EnglishBrESAD/UNHAPPY to be sad or experiencing a series of sad events 沮丧;经历一连串伤心事 What’s up with Ruth? She’s been on a downer all week. 露丝怎么啦?她整个星期都郁郁寡欢。
be on a downer• Leeds can usually handle teams who are on a downer when we play them.
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