slight
/slaɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3565 in the learning path
轻微的；少量的
Definitions
adj. small in amount, degree, or importance
轻微的；少量的
adj. thin and delicately built
纤瘦的
v. to insult someone by ignoring them or showing little respect
怠慢；轻视
Example
There is a slight scratch on my new phone.
我的新手机上有一道轻微的划痕。
Even a slight increase in average temperatures can have significant consequences for fragile ecosystems worldwide.
即使平均气温仅略微上升，也可能给全球脆弱的生态系统带来重大影响。
Collocations
- a slight increase
- a slight difference
- a slight delay
- a slight chance
Word family
- slightly (adv.)
- slightness (n.)
Synonyms
- minor
- small
Antonyms
- considerable
- significant
Usage tip
slight是形容词；修饰动词或比较级用slightly。
FAQ
- What does slight mean?
- small in amount, degree, or importance thin and delicately built to insult someone by ignoring them or showing little respect
- How is slight pronounced?
- UK /slaɪt/, US /slaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
