to slow down
[phrase form: slow]
01
减速, 放慢速度
to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
Intransitive
例子
In heavy traffic, it 's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.
在交通繁忙时，车辆减速并造成拥堵是很常见的。
As the train entered the station, it began to slow down gradually.
当火车进站时，它开始逐渐减速。
02
放慢, 减速
to make something go at a slower speed or pace
Transitive: to slow down a process
例子
The manager decided to slow the production process down to address quality concerns.
经理决定放慢生产流程以解决质量问题。
To avoid accidents, the traffic police slowed down the flow of vehicles.
为避免事故，交警减慢了车流。
03
放慢脚步, 享受生活
(of a person) to start taking things less seriously and try to enjoy life a bit more
Intransitive
例子
After years of stress, he decided to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of life.
在多年的压力之后，他决定放慢脚步，享受生活中简单的快乐。
Realizing the importance of work-life balance, she chose to slow down and spend more time with family.
意识到工作与生活平衡的重要性，她选择放慢脚步，花更多时间与家人在一起。
