
好词典

源自中古英语 losnesse,由 loose(松的) + -ness(名词后缀)构成,最早记录于14世纪。
❶ 指物体或结构不紧密、不牢固的状态,可能因连接处松动或材料弹性导致。常用于描述机械零件、衣物等物理特性。
“The looseness of the screw caused the shelf to wobble.”
(螺丝的松动导致架子摇晃。)
“She adjusted the dress to reduce its looseness around the waist.”
(她修改了裙子以减少腰部的宽松感。)
❶ 形容行为、规则或道德标准不严格、缺乏约束的状态。多用于批评组织管理或社会规范执行不力的情况。
“The looseness of company policies resulted in frequent violations.”
(公司政策的宽松导致违规行为频发。)
“Critics pointed out the looseness in the new education standards.”
(批评者指出新教育标准过于宽松。)
looseness of the bowels — 医学用语,指腹泻症状,形容肠道运动异常频繁的状态。
“The traveler suffered from looseness of the bowels after drinking local water.”
(这名旅行者饮用当地水后出现腹泻症状。)