英文字典中文字典51ZiDian.com

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Turndown \Turn"down`\ (t[^u]rn"doun`), a.
1. Capable of being turned down; specif. (Elec.),
Designating, or pertaining to, an incandescent lamp with a
small additional filament which can be made incandescent
when only a small amount of light is required.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]

2. Made to wear with the upper part turned down; as, a
turndown collar.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]


Turndown \Turn"down`\ (t[^u]rn"doun`), n.
1. An act of refusing or of being refused; as, to get a
turndown in an application for a job, a grant, etc.
[PJC]

2. A decline in activity, especially business; a downturn;
as, they expect a turndown in housing construction in the
fall.
[PJC]