Definitions
v. To slide accidentally, losing balance or leaving a position.
滑倒；滑落
v. To move or put something somewhere quietly or quickly.
悄悄移动；迅速塞入
n. A small piece of paper, or a minor mistake.
小纸片；小错误
Example
I slipped on the wet floor but stayed upright.
我在湿地板上滑了一下，但没有摔倒。
Hospitals should keep floors dry to reduce the risk of patients slipping and injuring themselves.
医院应保持地面干燥，以降低病人滑倒受伤的风险。
Collocations
- slip on ice
- slip into a room
- a slip of paper
- a slip of the tongue
Word family
- slippery (adj.)
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为slipped，双写p。
FAQ
- What does slip mean?
- To slide accidentally, losing balance or leaving a position. To move or put something somewhere quietly or quickly. A small piece of paper, or a minor mistake.
- How is slip pronounced?
- UK /slɪp/, US /slɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
