slack
/slæk/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5518 in the learning path
松弛的；不绷紧的
Definitions
adj. loose rather than tightly stretched
松弛的；不绷紧的
adj. less busy, active, or careful than expected
萧条的；懈怠的
n. looseness in a rope, or unused capacity
松弛部分；富余量
Example
The tent rope was slack after the heavy rain.
大雨过后，帐篷的绳子松了。
When demand is slack, manufacturers may reduce working hours rather than dismiss experienced employees immediately.
需求疲软时，制造商可能会缩短工作时间，而不是立即解雇有经验的员工。
Collocations
- slack rope
- slack demand
- take up the slack
- slack off
Word family
- slacken (v.)
- slackness (n.)
Synonyms
- loose
Antonyms
- taut
- tight
Usage tip
slack指松弛或懈怠；slacks是宽松长裤。
FAQ
- What does slack mean?
- loose rather than tightly stretched less busy, active, or careful than expected looseness in a rope, or unused capacity
- How is slack pronounced?
- UK /slæk/, US /slæk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
