
slithery
/ˈslɪðəri/
CEFR level C2Topic NatureWord #7148 in the learning path
滑溜的;蜿蜒滑行的
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.