slender
/ˈslendə/ · /ˈslendər/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6493 in the learning path
苗条的；细长的
Definitions
adj. Thin in an attractive or delicate way.
苗条的；细长的
adj. Small in amount or unlikely to be enough.
微小的；微薄的
Example
A slender branch bent under the bird's weight.
一根细长的树枝被鸟的重量压弯了。
Small businesses often operate with slender profit margins, making them particularly vulnerable to rising energy costs.
小企业的利润率往往很低，因此尤其容易受到能源成本上涨的冲击。
Collocations
- a slender figure
- slender fingers
- a slender chance
- a slender majority
Word family
- slenderness (n.)
Synonyms
- slim
- thin
Antonyms
- thick
Usage tip
形容身材常含赞美；也可形容机会、优势很小。
FAQ
- What does slender mean?
- Thin in an attractive or delicate way. Small in amount or unlikely to be enough.
- How is slender pronounced?
- UK /ˈslendə/, US /ˈslendər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
