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slithery

/ˈslɪðəri/

CEFR level C2Topic NatureWord #7148 in the learning path

滑溜的;蜿蜒滑行的

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Definitions

adj. slippery or moving smoothly with a twisting motion

滑溜的;蜿蜒滑行的

Example

A slithery eel wriggled out of the fishing net.

一条滑溜溜的鳗鱼扭动着钻出了渔网。

Children can overcome their fear of slithery animals through supervised observation and lessons about local wildlife.

通过有人指导的观察和有关当地野生动物的课程,孩子们可以克服对滑溜动物的恐惧。

Collocations

  • a slithery snake
  • a slithery eel

Word family

  • slither (v.)

Synonyms

  • slippery

Usage tip

常形容蛇、鳗鱼等滑溜或扭动滑行的动物。

FAQ

What does slithery mean?
slippery or moving smoothly with a twisting motion
How is slithery pronounced?
UK /ˈslɪðəri/, US /ˈslɪðəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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