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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

slippery

英  [ˈslɪpəri]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 滑的 , 湿滑的

    Something that is slippery is smooth, wet, or oily and is therefore difficult to walk on or to hold.

    双语例句

    例：

    The tiled floor was wet and slippery.

    那磁砖地板又湿又滑。

    2. 狡猾的 , 不可靠的

    You can describe someone as slippery if you think that they are dishonest in a clever way and cannot be trusted.

    双语例句

    例：

    He is a slippery customer, and should be carefully watched.

    他可是个狡猾的主顾，需小心提防。

    PHRASE. 习语

  • slippery slope

    1. 滑向深渊的道路 , 不断恶化的局势

    If someone is on a slippery slope, they are involved in a course of action that is difficult to stop and that will eventually lead to failure or trouble.

    双语例句

    例：

    The company started down the slippery slope of believing that they knew better than the customer.

    该公司认为自己比客户更明白他们正在走下坡路。

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