slow

🇺🇸 /sləʊ/ 🇬🇧 /sləʊ/
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标签 TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-C2
adjective
A1

Moving or happening at a lesser speed or pace.

The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth.

这个国家正在经历缓慢但稳定的经济增长。

A1

Not moving fast; at a reduced speed.

I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one.

我错过了快车,只好坐慢车。

A2

Taking time to act or respond.

His poetry was slow in achieving recognition.

他的诗歌在获得认可方面进展缓慢。

R

Not quick to learn or understand.

He's the slowest in the class.

他是班上最慢的。

R

Not busy; with little activity.

Sales are slow.

销售缓慢。

R

Showing a time earlier than the correct time.

My watch is five minutes slow.

我的手表慢了五分钟。

R

Not very sensitive to light.

verb
R

To reduce the speed of something or to become less active.

The car slowed down as it approached the junction.

汽车在接近路口时放慢了速度。

adverb
R

In a slow manner.

Drive slow!

开慢点!

translation

adj. 缓慢的, 不快的, 反应迟钝的, 理解慢的, 不忙碌的, 慢的(指钟表), 感光性差的
v. 减速
adv. 缓慢地

词形变化

3rd Present slows
Past slowed
Perfect slowed
Progressive slowing
Comparative slower
Superlative slowest