- 1. (of water) flow down
 - ♦ 激流~不畅。 The torrents were impeded in their downflow.
 - 2. (of prices, etc.) drop sharply
 - ♦ 年初以来, 美元对日元的汇价一路~。 Since the beginning of the year, there have been sharp drops in the dollar-yen conversion rate.
 - 3. have loose bowels 另见〖上吐下泻〗