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- 眼下
眼下
yǎn xià
Meaning
- now; at present
Definition
指目前、现在；也指眼睛的下方。
Currently, now; also refers to the area under the eyes.
Usage
常用于表示当前的时间或情况，也可用于描述面部位置。
Often used to indicate the current time or situation, and can also describe the area under the eyes.
Examples
- 1 眼下最重要的是先解决温饱问题。（The most important thing right now is to solve the problem of food and clothing.）
- 2 眼下正值雨季，出行要注意安全。（It is currently the rainy season, so you need to be careful when traveling.）
- 3 她的眼下有淡淡的黑眼圈。（There are faint dark circles under her eyes.）
- 4 眼下局势紧张，大家都很焦虑。（The current situation is tense, and everyone is anxious.）
- 5 眼下之计，只能走一步看一步。（For now, we have to take things one step at a time.）
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