loose
/luːs/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4193 in the learning path
松动的；未固定的
Definitions
adj. not firmly attached or held in place
松动的；未固定的
adj. not fitting closely around the body
宽松的
adj. not exact or strictly controlled
不严密的；不严格的
Example
One loose screw made the whole chair feel shaky.
一颗松动的螺丝让整把椅子都摇晃起来。
Loose regulations on industrial waste can allow harmful substances to enter rivers and damage local ecosystems.
对工业废物监管不严，可能导致有害物质进入河流，破坏当地生态系统。
Collocations
- loose screw
- loose clothing
- loose connection
- break loose
Word family
- loosely (adv.)
- loosen (v.)
- looseness (n.)
Antonyms
- tight
- secure
Usage tip
loose是形容词，尾音/s/；lose是动词，尾音/z/。
FAQ
- What does loose mean?
- not firmly attached or held in place not fitting closely around the body not exact or strictly controlled
- How is loose pronounced?
- UK /luːs/, US /luːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
