| 释义 |
ebb /eb/► SEE ALLthe ebb and flow (of sb/sth)(at) a low ebb
●the ˌebb and ˈflow (of sb/sth)the repeated, often regular, movement from one state to another; the repeated change in level, numbers or amount 盛衰；起伏；（潮水般）涨落◆the ebb and flow of money / seasons
资金流动；季节的更替◆She sat quietly, enjoying the ebb and flow of conversation.
她静静地坐着，听着人们此起彼伏的谈话声。 NOTE This expression refers to the movement of the sea away from and towards the land. 这个表达法原指潮水的涨落。 ●(at) a low ˈebbnot as good, strong, successful, etc. as usual 处于低潮；状况不佳；衰落◆Business confidence is at a low ebb at the moment.目前人们对商业信心不足。◆Our family fortunes are at a bit of a low ebb.我们家现在有点不走运。 OPP (on) the crest of a wave NOTE This idiom refers to a very low tide, when the sea is a long way from the land. 这个习语原指低潮，低潮时海水远离陆地。 |