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slowing

UK //ˈsləʊɪŋ//US //ˈsloʊɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'slowan'(变慢),与古斯堪的纳维亚语 'sljór'(迟钝的)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根。

verb

❶ 指动作或进程变得比原来更慢,常用于描述速度、节奏或活动的减缓。

“The car is slowing down as it approaches the traffic light.”

(汽车接近交通灯时正在减速。)

“Economic growth is slowing due to global uncertainties.”

(由于全球不确定性,经济增长正在放缓。)

同义词:decelerating, retarding, easing off

noun

❶ 减速或变慢的过程或状态,通常用于描述可观察的速度变化现象。

“The slowing of the machine indicated a mechanical problem.”

(机器运转变慢表明存在机械故障。)

“Scientists observed a slowing in the Earth's rotation over centuries.”

(科学家观测到地球自转速度几个世纪以来逐渐变慢。)

同义词:deceleration, retardation, decline

常见短语

slow down — 用于提醒他人降低速度或减少活动强度,也可表示生活节奏的主动调整。

“You should slow down and enjoy life more.”

(你应该放慢脚步,更多地享受生活。)