to slacken
01
放慢, 减速
to reduce in speed
Intransitive
Disapproving
例子
The hiker felt his pace slacken as he reached the uphill portion of the trail.
当徒步旅行者到达小径的上坡部分时，他感到自己的步伐减慢了。
After completing the sprint, the athlete allowed his speed to slacken and catch his breath.
完成冲刺后，运动员让他的速度减慢并喘口气。
02
减慢, 减少
to reduce the speed, intensity, or activity of something
Transitive: to slacken speed or intensity of something
Disapproving例子
Ongoing efforts are currently slackening the production speed.
持续的努力目前正在减缓生产速度。
The new regulations have slackened the demand for certain products.
新规定减少了对某些产品的需求。
03
放松, 松弛
to become looser, less tight, or less tense
Intransitive
例子
As the climber ascended the mountain, he felt the rope gradually slacken.
当登山者攀登这座山时，他感觉到绳子逐渐松了。
The construction worker noticed the crane cable beginning to slacken as it lifted the heavy load.
建筑工人注意到起重机电缆在吊起重物时开始松弛。
04
放松, 松开
to make something looser or less tense by reducing tension or tightness
Transitive: to slacken a grip or tension
例子
The supervisor instructed the workers to slacken the ropes holding the tent.
主管指示工人们松开固定帐篷的绳子。
Before attempting the yoga pose, the instructor advised the students to slacken the muscles in their shoulders.
在尝试瑜伽姿势之前，教练建议学生们放松肩膀的肌肉。
词汇树
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