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slowdown

UK //ˈsləʊ.daʊn//US //ˈsloʊ.daʊn//

词源

由 'slow'(慢)和 'down'(向下)组合而成,最早用于描述速度或活动的降低。

noun

❶ 指速度、活动或进展的减缓或降低,常用于描述经济、交通或工作效率等方面的放缓。

“The economic slowdown has affected many businesses.”

(经济放缓影响了许多企业。)

“There was a noticeable slowdown in traffic during the holiday.”

(假期期间交通明显放缓。)

同义词:decline, decrease, reduction

verb

❶ 使某物或某活动的速度降低或变慢,常用于描述人或机器的行为。

“The driver slowed down when approaching the school zone.”

(司机在接近学校区域时放慢了速度。)

“The machine automatically slows down if it overheats.”

(如果机器过热,它会自动减速。)

同义词:decelerate, reduce speed, ease up

常见短语

slow down — 用于提醒某人或某物减速或放慢节奏,常用于交通或工作场景。

“The sign says 'Slow Down' near the construction site.”

(建筑工地附近的标志写着“减速慢行”。)