低谷
The lowest point or value in a cycle, graph, or period of time. It is the opposite of 'peak' and is used to describe minimum levels in data analysis.
Examples
3 of 5失业率在此时期降到了历史低谷。
The unemployment rate dropped to a historic low during this period.
每个人的生活都会有低谷。
Everyone's life has low points.
市场目前正处于低谷期。
The market is currently in a trough period.
Word Family
Memory Tip
低 (low) + 谷 (valley) = low valley/trough.
Quick Quiz
在经济___，政府采取了刺激措施。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 低谷
Examples
失业率在此时期降到了历史低谷。
academicThe unemployment rate dropped to a historic low during this period.
每个人的生活都会有低谷。
informalEveryone's life has low points.
市场目前正处于低谷期。
businessThe market is currently in a trough period.
他在事业低谷时得到了朋友的帮助。
everydayHe received help from friends during a low point in his career.
该地区的降雨量已跌至低谷。
formalRainfall in the region has fallen to a trough.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
事业低谷
career low
Often Confused With
Both are synonyms, but '低谷' is more commonly used metaphorically for careers or emotions, as well as data.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for describing the lowest point in a cyclical graph in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '低谷' (low point) with '低度' (low degree/alcohol content).
Memory Tip
低 (low) + 谷 (valley) = low valley/trough.
Word Origin
Derived from the physical shape of a valley as the lowest part between mountains.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
在经济___，政府采取了刺激措施。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 低谷
Related Vocabulary
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显著性
B1The quality of being important or large enough to be noticed; in a scientific context, it refers to the likelihood that a result is not caused by chance.
指数
B1A number that shows the level or value of something in relation to other things; also used in mathematics to refer to an exponent.
上升
B1To move upward or increase in amount, level, or value. It is the primary term for upward trends in academic descriptions.
高峰
B1The highest point or the busiest time. It is frequently used in IELTS Academic Task 1 to describe peaks in data or traffic charts.
升幅
B1The extent or degree to which a value, price, or amount increases. A key term for IELTS Academic Task 1.
占比
B1The proportion or percentage that something accounts for in a total.
增幅
B2The extent or magnitude of an increase; growth rate or range. It is primarily used to describe statistical changes over time.
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