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slow AHD[slō] D.J.[sləʊ]K.K.[slo]adj.（形容词）slow.er, slow.est 缩写 sl.- Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed:慢的，缓慢的：移动不迅速的或不能迅速移动的；低速前进的：a slow train; slow walkers.低速列车；走得很慢的步行者
- Marked by a retarded tempo:慢板的，慢拍的：以速度缓慢为特征的：a slow waltz.慢板华尔兹舞
- Taking or requiring a long time:漫长的：花费很长一段时间的或需要很长一段时间的：the slow job of making bread.制面包的慢工
- Taking more time than is usual:较慢的，缓慢的：花费的时间比通常要长的：a slow worker; slow progress in the peace negotiations.干活慢的工人；和平谈判中缓慢的进展
- Registering a time or rate behind or below the correct one:（时钟）慢的：所显示的时间或速度落后于或低于正确的时间或速度的：a slow clock.走得慢了的时钟
- Lacking in promptness or willingness; not precipitate:不急促的，和缓的：缺少果断或乐意的；不仓促的：They were slow to accept our invitation.他们很勉强地接受了我们的邀请
- Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions:不景气的：以少量的销售或交易为特征的：Business was slow today.现在生意不景气
- Lacking liveliness or interest; boring:枯燥的，乏味的：缺少活力或兴趣的；乏味的：a slow party.乏味的聚会
- Not having or exhibiting intellectual or mental quickness:迟缓的，迟钝的：不具有或表现不出智力或精神上的迅速的：a slow learner.迟钝的学习者
- Only moderately warm; low:温火的，慢热的：只是适度地温暖的；低的：a slow oven.不太热的火炉
adv.（副词）slower, slowest - So as to fall behind the correct time or rate:慢地：（慢）以至于落后于正确的时间或速度：The watch runs slow.这块表走得慢了
- At a low speed:低速地：Go slow!慢慢地走!
v.（动词）slowed, slow.ing, slows v.tr.（及物动词）- To make slow or slower.使慢下来或更慢
- To delay; retard.耽搁；滞后
v.intr.（不及物动词）- To become slow or slower.延缓，使迟缓：变得慢或更慢
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English slāw 源自 古英语 slāw
slowʹly adv.（副词）slowʹness n.（名词）slow, dilatory, leisurely, laggard, deliberate- These adjectives mean taking more time than is usual or necessary.这些形容词的意思是花费的时间比正常的或所需的要多的。
- Slow is the least specific: Slow 是最不具体的一个词： slow speech;乏味的演讲；slow growth;缓慢的成长；a slow bus;开得很慢的公共汽车；a slow heartbeat;缓慢的心跳；a slow but meticulous worker;干活很慢但很细致的工人；slow to anger.不愿意发脾气。
- Dilatory implies lack of promptness caused by delay, procrastination, or indifference: Dilatory 表示由于耽搁、拖延或冷漠而缺少敏捷： His credit suffered because he was dilatory in paying his bills.因为他付账迟误了以至于信用卡出了问题。
- Leisurely suggests a relaxed lack of haste: Leisurely 表示由于放松而缺少急迫： We took a leisurely trip around Europe.我们从容地周游了欧洲。
- Laggard implies hanging back or falling behind: Laggard 表示犹豫或落后的： "the horses' laggard pace" (Rudyard Kipling).“马匹落后的步伐” （拉迪亚德·基普林）。
- Deliberate suggests a lack of hurry traceableespecially to caution, need, self-restraint, or careful consideration, as of consequences: Deliberate 表示缺少急速，尤指由小心、需要、自我约束或对后果的认真考虑所引起的： She went about her work in a systematic and deliberate manner. See also Synonyms at delay ,stupid 她干工作时有条理而不慌不忙 参见同义词 delay,stupid
- Slow may sometimes be used instead of slowly when it comes after the verb: Slow 若出现于另一动词之后时，有时也可以用 slowly 来代替： We drove the car slow. 我们缓缓地开着车。
- In formal writingslowly is generally preferred. Slow is often used in speech and informal writing, especially when brevity and forcefulness are sought: 在正式的文字中，通常倾向于使用slowly 。 Slow 经常用在演讲和非正式的文字中， 尤其是在要达到简洁有力的效果时： Drive slow!慢点儿开车！
- Slow is also the established idiomatic form with certain senses of common verbs: Slow还与一些常用动词一起构成被众人接受的成语形式： The watch runs slow.这块表走得慢了。Take it slow. 慢点！
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