| 释义 |
slack·en /ˈslækən/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 放松，使松弛
slacken (up) the tent ropes 放松帐篷绳子
Slacken your legs and slowly lie back. 放松双腿，慢慢地躺下。
slacken one's efforts 松劲
2. 减缓；减弱
slacken speed 放慢速度
slacken one's interest 降低兴趣
❷ vi.
1. 变松弛
The rope slackened. 绳子松了。
The grip on his right wrist did not slacken. 对他右手腕的钳夹没有放松。
2. 变缓慢；变弛缓；减弱
The rain slackened. 雨势减弱了。
His business slackens in the winter. 在冬季他的生意清淡。
The depression slackened off and prosperity was returning. 萧条渐趋缓和，繁荣正在复归。
The train began to slacken for a curve. 火车在拐弯前开始减速。
3. 松劲；懈怠 |