新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

slacken

英  [ˈslækən]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • slackens , slackening , slackened

    1[I 不及物动词] (使)变缓慢 , (使)变弱 , (使)减轻

    If something slackens or if you slacken it, it becomes slower, less active, or less intense.

    双语例句

    例:

    Inflationary pressures continued to slacken last month.

    通货膨胀的压力上个月持续减轻。

    2[I 不及物动词] 松开 , 放松

    If your grip or a part of your body slackens or if you slacken your grip, it becomes looser or more relaxed.

    双语例句

    例:

    Her grip slackened on Arnold's arm.

    她紧拽着阿诺德的手松开了。