单词 | slacken |
释义 | slack·enBrE /ˈslækən/ NAmE /ˈslækən/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they slackenBrE /ˈslækən/ NAmE /ˈslækən/ present simple - he / she / it slackensBrE /ˈslækənz/ NAmE /ˈslækənz/ past simple slackenedBrE /ˈslækənd/ NAmE /ˈslækənd/ past participle slackenedBrE /ˈslækənd/ NAmE /ˈslækənd/ -ing form slackeningBrE /ˈslækənɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈslækənɪŋ/ [I , T ]to gradually become , or to make sth become , slower , less active , etc .(使)放慢,减缓,萧条SYN relax◆ ~ (off )We've been really busy , but things are starting to slacken off now . 近来我们的确很忙,不过现在情况开始有所缓解了。◆ ~sth She slackened her pace a little (= walked a little more slowly ). 她略微放慢脚步。[I , T ]to become , or to make sth become , less tight (使)变得松弛SYN loosen◆ His grip slackened and she pulled away from him . 他抓得不那么紧了,她顺势挣脱开来。◆ ~sth He slackened the ropes slightly . 他把绳子稍稍放松一些。 |
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