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slow

UK /sləʊ/US /sloʊ/

词源

源自古英语'slāw',原意为迟钝的、懒惰的,与古挪威语'slœr'(迟钝的)同源。

adjective

❶ 形容事物移动、发生或进展的速度低于正常或预期水平,强调需要更多时间完成。

“The turtle is very slow compared to the rabbit.”

(乌龟和兔子比起来行动非常缓慢。)

“Her recovery from the illness was slow but steady.”

(她的病情恢复缓慢但稳定。)

❶ 形容人反应迟钝或理解能力差,常含贬义。

“The teacher thought the student was slow at math.”

(老师认为这个学生数学反应迟钝。)

“Don't be so slow - we need to make a quick decision!”

(别这么磨蹭,我们需要快速做决定!)

同义词:sluggish, leisurely, unhurried, gradual

verb

❶ 使某事物速度降低或变得不那么活跃,常与down/up连用。

“The car slowed down as it approached the intersection.”

(汽车接近十字路口时减速了。)

“She slowed her breathing to calm herself.”

(她放慢呼吸让自己平静下来。)

同义词:decelerate, reduce speed, brake

常见短语

slow down — 用于建议他人降低速度或减少活动强度,既可用于具体动作也可用于生活节奏。

“You should slow down and enjoy life more.”

(你应该放慢脚步,多享受生活。)

slow but sure — 形容虽然进展缓慢但稳定可靠,最终能达到目标,常用于鼓励耐心。

“Our progress is slow but sure - we'll finish the project on time.”

(我们的进展虽慢但稳,会按时完成项目。)