Definitions
adj. having a thin, often attractive shape
苗条的；纤细的
adj. very small in amount or likelihood
微小的；渺茫的
v. to lose weight or reduce something in size
减肥；使缩减
Example
This slim lamp fits neatly on my small desk.
这盏细长的灯放在我的小书桌上正合适。
Without reliable public transport, there is only a slim chance that commuters will stop driving.
没有可靠的公共交通，通勤者放弃开车的可能性就很小。
Collocations
- a slim figure
- a slim chance
- a slim majority
- slim down
Word family
- slimness (n.)
- slimming (adj.)
Synonyms
- slender
- thin
Antonyms
- thick
Usage tip
形容身材多含褒义；slim chance指机会渺茫。
FAQ
- What does slim mean?
- having a thin, often attractive shape very small in amount or likelihood to lose weight or reduce something in size
- How is slim pronounced?
- UK /slɪm/, US /slɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
