n.下拍(乐队指挥向下的手势);停滞
adj.忧郁的;悲观的;不强烈的
The overall mood of the meeting was downbeat. 整个会场的气氛是沉闷的。
The economy might confound downbeat expectations in the coming months. 在接下来的几个月里,经济形势可能会让持悲观预期的人困惑。