slam
/slæm/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3585 in the learning path
砰地关上；用力摔放
Definitions
v. to shut or put something down with force and noise
砰地关上；用力摔放
v. to criticize someone or something very strongly
猛烈抨击
n. a loud noise caused by something closing or hitting hard
砰的一声；猛烈撞击
Example
The wind slammed the window shut during breakfast.
吃早饭时，风把窗户砰地吹关了。
Environmental groups slammed the proposal because it would allow further construction in protected coastal areas.
环保组织猛烈抨击该提案，因为它将允许在受保护的沿海地区继续施工。
Collocations
- slam the door
- slam shut
- slam a proposal
Usage tip
过去式slammed，进行式slamming，均双写m。
FAQ
- What does slam mean?
- to shut or put something down with force and noise to criticize someone or something very strongly a loud noise caused by something closing or hitting hard
- How is slam pronounced?
- UK /slæm/, US /slæm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
