slacken
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/ˈslækən/
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/ˈslækən/
To become or make something less strong, fast, or tight.
The horse's reins were slackened to allow it to move more freely.
马的缰绳被放松了,让它可以更自由地移动。
To make something less tight or to become less tight.
The workers slackened their pace as the day grew hotter.
随着天气变热,工人们放慢了步伐。