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| area of low pressure n | (meteorology) | منطقة ضغط جويّ منخفض |
| | A stationary area of low pressure over the Great Lakes has brought us a week of rain and fog. |
| at a low ebb expr | (person: depressed, weak) (شخص) | في الحضيض، بائس، كئيب |
| at a low ebb expr | (institution, country, etc: weak) (مؤسسة، بلد...) | في الحضيض، في أدنى مستوى |
| at a low ebb expr | (finances: weak, at risk) | في الحضيض، في أدنى مستوى |
| bas-relief n | Gallicism (raised sculpture effect) | نقش قليل البروز |
| | The pattern is carved in bas-relief on the temple wall. |
| high and low adv | (all over the place, everywhere) | في كل مكان |
| | I searched high and low for my glasses but couldn't find them. |
| high-low n | (poker game) (في لعبة البوكر) | طريقة "هاي لو" |
| high-low n | (style of shoe) (جزمة عالية بكعب منخفض) | جزمة بشريط |
| high-low adj | (having one high part and low part) (خط، ضوء) | عالٍ ومنخفض |
| | (سرير) | قابل للرفع والخفض |
| hunt high and low vi | (search everywhere) | يبحث في كل مكان |
| | I hunted high and low for my keys, but they were nowhere to be found. |
| keep a low profile v expr | (be inconspicuous) | يبقى بعيدًا عن الأضواء |
| | After the argument I kept a low profile for a few days. |
| | Spies tend to keep a low profile to avoid attention. |
| lay [sb] low v expr | (overcome, incapacitate) | يغلب شخصًا، يهزم شخصًا، يشلّ قدرة شخص |
| LF n | initialism (low frequency) | تردُّد منخفض |
| LF n as adj | initialism (low frequency) | منخفض التردُّد |
lie low,
also nonstandard: lay low v expr | figurative (not draw attention to yourself) | يحتجب عن الأنظار، يبقى بعيدًا عن الأنظار |
| low achiever n | (unsuccessful person) | ضعيف الأداء، قليل الإنجاز |
| | (في المدرسة) | غير مجتهد |
| | Stuart was a low achiever when he was at school. |
| low angle n | (camera: low down) | زاوية منخفضة |
| ملاحظة: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | The actor was filmed from a low angle which made him look very tall. |
low angle,
low-angle n as adj | (shot: from low down) (مضاف إليه) | زاويةٍ منخفضة |
| | The photographer used a low-angle shot to emphasize the model's height. |
| low beam n | (headlights: dimmest setting) (مصابيح أمامية) | ضوء منخفض |
| | The driver put the headlights on low beam so that he wouldn't dazzle other motorists. |
low beam,
low-beam n as adj | (headlights: on dimmest setting) (مضاف إليه) | ضوءٍ منخفض |
| | I put the headlights on their low-beam setting. |
| low blood count n | (low number of cells in [sb]'s blood) | تعداد منخفض لخلايات لدم |
| | A low blood count may indicate that you have anaemia. |
| low blood pressure n | (hypotension) | ضغط الدم المنخفض |
| | Low blood pressure can make you feel dizzy. |
| low blow n | figurative (unfair criticism) | فعلة حقيرة |
| | You told him he was stupid? That's a low blow. |
| low blow n | (boxing: illegal hit) (لكمة غير مسموحة في الملاكمة) | لكمة تحت الخصر |
low calorie,
low-calorie adj | (containing few calories) | قليل السعرات الحرارية |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | The best way to lose weight is to go on a low-calorie diet and do plenty of exercise. |
low carb,
low-carb adj | informal (containing few carbohydrates) | قليل الكربوهيدرات، قليل النشويات |
| | A low-carb diet is an effective way of losing weight. |
low class,
low-class adj | figurative (base, vulgar) | قليل المستوى |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective that precedes the noun. |
| | The white establishment regarded jazz as a form of low-class entertainment. |
low class,
low-class adj | (indicating social status) | متدني اجتماعياً |
| | After he lost his job they had to move to a low-class neighbourhood near the railway station. |
| | بعد أن خسر وظيفته، اضطروا إلى العيش في منطقة متدنية اجتماعياً بجوار محطة السكة الحديدية. |
| low clearance n | (bridge, etc.: too low for heavy vehicles) (جسر...) | ارتفاع محدود |
| | He knew his truck was 14 feet 6 inches high, but stupidly he ignored the sign "Low clearance - 14 feet.". |
| low cost n | (cheap price) | كلفة منخفضة، رخص |
| | The tablet's advantages are its low cost and user-friendly design. |
low cost,
low-cost adj | (cheap, budget) | منخفض التكلفة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective that precedes the noun |
| | You can save money by booking a low-cost flight. |
| the Low Countries npl | (geography) | البلدان المنخفضة |
low fat,
low-fat adj | (food: skimmed, light) | قليل الدسم |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | Many low-fat foods contain more sugar than their full-fat equivalents. |
low grade,
low-grade adj | (inferior) | منخفض الدرجة |
| ملاحظة: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | Low-grade uranium ore must be enriched before it can fuel a reactor. |
| | يجب إثراء معدن اليورانيوم المتدن قبل استخدامه كوقود في المفاعلات. |
low grade,
low-grade adj | (fever: slight) | درجة حرارة منخفضة |
| | A low-grade fever is a common symptom of influenza. |
| low grade n | (school: poor mark) | علامة منخفضة، علامة متدنية |
| | I always got low grades in physics and chemistry. |
| low IQ n | (lack of intelligence) | حاصل ذكاء منخفض |
| | Having a low IQ has never been a barrier to a career in politics. |
| low mood n | (depression) | كآبة، نفسيّة حزينة |
| | Bethany was in a low mood after the death of her mother. |
| low neckline n | (clothing: front is cut low) | قَبّة منفخضة، ياقة منخفضة |
| | Sylvia was wearing a red evening gown with a low neckline. |
| low notes npl | (music: deep or bass notes) | نغمات منخفضة |
| | My father had an amazingly powerful baritone voice; when he hit those low notes, the windows would rattle all through the house. |
| be low on [sth] v expr | (lacking in [sth]) | ينقصه شيء |
| | We are low on toilet paper. |
| low opinion n | (disapproval, dislike) | رأي سلبيّ، لا يعجب |
| | I have a low opinion of that storekeeper because he cheats his customers. |
| low pitch n | (music: deep or bass frequency) | طبقة صوت منخفضة |
| | Tony sang the song in a low pitch. |
| the low point n | (least happy time) | أتعس لحظة، أتعس فترة |
| | The low point in the athlete's career was when a leg injury forced him to miss the Olympic Games. |
| a low point n | informal (unhappy moment, time) | محبَط، تعيس |
| | James was at a low point at that time because he had just split up with his girlfriend. |
| low price n | (small or reduced cost) | سعر متدنٍّ |
| | A low price doesn't always mean lack of quality, but it's a good indicator. |
| low priority n | ([sth] not considered urgent) | أولوية منخفضة |
| | Paying your rent on time should not be a low priority. |
| | That project doesn't have to be finished until next month, so it's a low priority for now. |
low quality,
low-quality n | (inferiority) | نوعية غير جيدة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | His work was of low quality, and customers rarely employed his services a second time. |
low quality,
low-quality adj | (inferior, poor) | منخفض الجودة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Low-quality electronics stop working soon after you buy them. |
| low relief n | (fine art: bas-relief) | نقش غائر |
| low season n | (least popular time of year) | موسم ركود |
| | Hotel prices are much cheaper in the low season. |
low sodium diet,
low-sodium diet n | (regimen which restricts salt intake) | نظام غذائي قليل الملح |
| | Food tastes bland for the first few days of a low sodium diet. |
| low spirits npl | (depressed mood) | معنوبات هابطة |
| | I could tell he was in low spirits by the look on his face. |
| | I try not to let my low spirits affect other people. |
| low stakes npl | (little risk) | مجازفة قليلة، خطر قليل |
| low-tech adj | informal, abbreviation (low-technology) | تقنيّ بسيط |
| | Low-tech solutions to problems are sometimes more appropriate in developing countries. |
| low tech n | informal, abbreviation (low technology) | أجهزة تقنية بسيطة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective. |
| | Low tech is often easier to repair than high tech because it involves fewer parts. |
low tide,
low water n | (sea's tide at lowest elevation) | الجزر |
| | | أدنى الجزر |
| | At low tide, you can see a wrecked ship sticking out of the sand. |
| low visibility n | (being inconspicuous) | البقاء بعيدًا عن الأنظار |
| | The politician kept a low visibility for several months after the scandal. |
| low visibility n | (short range of vision) | رؤية منخفضة، انقشاع منخفض |
| | Due to low visibility caused by heavy fog, many flights from Heathrow Airport were delayed. |
| low-visibility n as adj | (relating to short range of vision) | في الرؤية المنخفضة |
| low vision n | (visual impairment, poor sight) | ضعف البصر، النظر الضعيف |
| | Amanda's low vision prevents her from driving a car. |
| low voice n | (subdued voice: murmur or whisper) | صوت منخفض |
| | He revealed his plan in a low voice so as not to be overheard. |
| | He spoke in such a low voice that I could barely hear him. |
| low voice n | (voice lower end of sound range) | صوت خفيض |
| | Men typically have low voices and women have higher ones. |
| low wage n | (small amount of remuneration) | أجور منخفضة |
| low-wage adj | (receiving, paying a low wage) | بأجور منخفضة |
| low water n | (water: lowest level) | أدنى منسوب للمياه |
| low-budget adj | (small amount of funds) | رخيص، غير مكلف |
| | Camping is a low-budget option for holidaymakers. |
| low-calorie diet n | (low calorie intake) | نظام غذائي قليل السعرات |
| | I went on a low-calorie diet to lose weight. |
| low-carbohydrate diet n | (regimen which restricts carbohydrate intake) | نظام غذائي قليل الكربوهيدرات |
| | No potatoes for me, thanks – I'm on a low-carbohydrate diet. She's trying this new low-carbohydrate diet to see if it will help her lose some weight. |
| low-cost airline n | (cheap air travel company) | شركة طيران رخيصة |
| | Steve became a millionaire after setting up a low-cost airline. |
| low-cut adj | (clothing: low neckline) (ثوب) | منخفض التقويرة |
| | Eva is wearing a low-cut evening gown. |
low-density,
low density adj | (buildings: spread out) (من حيث توزع المباني في منطقة) | قليل الكثافة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-density,
low density adj | (not concentrated) (غير مركّز) | منخفض الكثافة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| low-down adj | slang (base, sneaky) | حقير، وضيع، سافل |
| | That low-down thief stole my wallet! |
| low-end adj | (basic) | رخيص |
| low-fat milk n | (skimmed dairy product) | حليب قليل الدسم |
| | Low-fat milk contains 1% milk fat. |
| low-flying adj | (flying at low altitude) | قريب من الأرض، محلّق على ارتفاع منخفض |
| | People living near the airbase are complaining about the noise produced by low-flying aircraft. |
low-growing,
low growing adj | (plant: not tall) (نبات: لا يرتفع كثيرًا في نموه) | منخفض |
| ملاحظة: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| | I need to put low-growing plants along this wall so I can open the windows above them. |
| low-hanging fruit n | figurative ([sth] requiring little effort) | الشيء الأسهل |
| | In this project, I suggest we deal with the low-hanging fruit first, then we can give our full attention to the more complicated aspects. |
low-income,
low income adj | (of or on low earnings) | ذو دخل متدنٍ، ذو دخل منخفض |
| | (مجازي) | فقير |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | This apartment complex is geared to low-income families. |
| low-level adj | (basic level) | أساسي |
| | | منخفض المستوى |
| | Introductory Physical Science is a low-level course. |
| low-level language n | (computer code) | لغة منخفضة المستوى |
| | Assembly language is a typical example of a low-level language. |
| low-lying adj | (land: low elevation) | منخفض، واطئ |
| | The low-lying areas flooded during the recent storm. |
low-maintenance,
low maintenance adj | (requiring little upkeep) | لا يتطلب عناية كبيرة |
| ملاحظة: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| | My garden of native plants is low-maintenance compared to the usual lawn. |
low-maintenance,
low maintenance adj | (person: undemanding) | غير متطلب |
| | I'm grateful to have a fairly low-maintenance girlfriend. |
| low-minded adj | (vulgar, coarse) | منحطّ |
low-paid,
low paid adj | (job: poorly remunerated) (وظيفة) | منخفض الأجر، قليل الراتب |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Teaching is a low-paid job in Argentina. |
low-paid,
low paid adj | (worker: earning little) (عامل) | منخفض الأجر، قليل الراتب |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Low-paid workers sometimes take on second jobs just to pay their day-to-day living expenses. |
low-pitched,
low pitched adj | (sound: low frequency) (صوت) | منخفض الطبقة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | A bass drum makes a low-pitched sound. |
low-pitched,
low pitched adj | (roof: not much slope) (سطح) | قليل الانحدار |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-powered,
low powered adj | (less powerful than usual) | قليل القوة، منخفض القدرة |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-powered,
low powered adj | (using less energy than usual) (للطاقة) | منخفض الاستهلاك |
| ملاحظة: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| low-priced adj | (cheap) | رخيص |
| low-profile adj | literal (taking little space) | أقلّ حجمًا |
| | These low-profile lids take up 23% less space in shipping containers. |
| low-profile n as adj | figurative (inconspicuous) | لا يلفت الأنظار |
low-ranking,
low ranking adj | (near bottom of range or hierarchy) | منخفض الرتبة، منخفض المرتبة |
| ملاحظة: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| low-rate [sb/sth]⇒ vtr | (not value highly) | يقلل من قيمة شخص/شيء |
| low-rent n as adj | (cheap to rent) | بإيجار رخيص |
| low-rent n as adj | (of inferior quality) | بنوعية غير جيدة |
| low-rise adj | (building: short) (مبنى) | قليل الارتفاع، منخفض |