Definition
To reduce one's expectations or goals; to accept a less desirable outcome than originally hoped for.
降低期望
She had hoped to get into a top university, but after her grades came out, she had to lower her sights.
她原本希望能进入顶尖大学，但成绩出来后，她不得不降低期望。
After several failed attempts to start a business, he decided to lower his sights and get a stable job first.
在多次创业失败后，他决定降低期望，先找一份稳定的工作。
I originally wanted to buy a house in the city center, but now I have to lower my sights and consider a house in the suburbs.
我原本想买市中心的房子，但现在不得不降低期望，考虑郊区的房子。