
好词典

源自古英语slītan(撕裂),与古诺斯语slíta同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语*slītaną。
❶ 指细长的开口或切口,通常由切割或撕裂形成,可以是自然存在或人为制造的狭窄缝隙。
“She peered through the slit in the curtains.”
(她从窗帘的缝隙中窥视。)
“The letterbox has a narrow slit for mail.”
(信箱上有一条窄缝用来投递信件。)
❶ 用锋利工具切开或割开某物,形成细长的开口,动作通常快速且切口整齐。
“She slit the envelope open with a letter opener.”
(她用拆信刀划开了信封。)
“The robber slit the victim's purse straps.”
(劫匪割断了受害者的包带。)
slit one's eyes — 形容人眯起眼睛,通常因强光、专注或怀疑等情绪导致眼部肌肉收缩。
“He slit his eyes against the bright sunlight.”
(他眯起眼睛以避开强烈的阳光。)
slit throat — 字面指割喉行为,比喻极度危险或致命的情况,常见于威胁性表达。
“The competition in this industry is cutthroat.”
(这个行业的竞争异常激烈(原意为割喉般残酷)。)