Definitions
adj. Not strict or careful enough about rules or responsibilities.
不严格的；松懈的
adj. Not firm, tight, or tense.
松弛的；不紧的
Example
The club is lax about checking membership cards.
这家俱乐部对会员卡的检查很松懈。
Lax enforcement of environmental regulations allows some factories to discharge untreated waste into nearby rivers.
环境法规执行不严，使一些工厂得以向附近河流排放未经处理的废物。
Collocations
- lax security
- lax enforcement
- lax standards
- lax about rules
Word family
- laxity (n.)
- laxness (n.)
- laxly (adv.)
Synonyms
- lenient
- slack
Antonyms
- strict
- rigorous
Usage tip
常指规则执行不严；不要用它表示日常的腹泻。
FAQ
- What does lax mean?
- Not strict or careful enough about rules or responsibilities. Not firm, tight, or tense.
- How is lax pronounced?
- UK /læks/, US /læks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
