
slow
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!)
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。)
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。)