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.
馬的繩被放鬆了,讓它可以更自由地移動。
To make something less tight or to become less tight.
The workers slackened their pace as the day grew hotter.
隨著天氣變熱,工人们放慢了步伐。