GRE

nadir

Definition

The lowest point in a situation, often used figuratively. It can also refer to the point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer.

中文 一种情况的最低点,通常用于比喻意义,也可指观察者正下方的天球上的点。

Example

"After losing his job and home, he felt he had reached the nadir of his life."