"Downward" is the English translation of "向下". It is derived from the preposition "down", which is used to indicate direction.

Here are some examples of "downward" in a sentence:

The price of the stock has been trending downward in recent months. (价格最近几个月一直向下走势。)

The airplane was descending in a downward spiral. (飞机在一个向下的螺旋中下降。)

The economy has been struggling due to a downward trend in consumer spending. (由于消费减少，经济一直在挣扎。)