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单词 slightly
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slightly
(sltli )
adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] B2
Slightly means to some degree but not to a very large degree.
His family then moved to a slightly larger house.
They will be slightly more expensive but they last a lot longer.
Each person learns in a slightly different way.
You can adjust it slightly.
The best activities for stamina need to get you slightly out of breath.
Synonyms: a little, a bit, somewhat, moderately  
Collocations:
slightly sweet
Stocks have run out this evening, but it's described as 'a slightly sweet pale ale with a refreshing citrus finish'.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Remember the rollmops will bring their own acidic, slightly sweet flavour to the salad.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I love borlotti beans in this recipe, as they add a slightly sweet taste and creamy texture.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The result is intensely tomatoey, somewhere between a traditional ketchup and a punchy, slightly sweet passata.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
slightly uncomfortable
At least, that's what it looks like to the slightly uncomfortable observer.
Times, Sunday Times
It took just 45 minutes in a dentist's-style chair and didn't hurt, as such, but was slightly uncomfortable around bony areas such as the jawline.
The Sun
It may feel slightly uncomfortable at first, but this will quickly disappear.
The Sun
It did make me feel slightly uncomfortable, because shouldn't we be talking about work or cricket?
Times, Sunday Times
Her movement looked slightly uncomfortable at times, a legacy presumably of the road accident in which her back was broken almost 20 years ago.
Times, Sunday Times
slightly warm
The heat from the beef will slightly warm and melt the cheese.
Times, Sunday Times
You can use slightly warm potatoes for this dish — or you can use cooled ones straight out of the fridge.
Times, Sunday Times
Spuds should be planted out in slightly warm soil.
The Sun
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with extra mint and the lemon zest.
Times, Sunday Times
Cheese straws always taste better slightly warm.
Times, Sunday Times
smile slightly
He shakes my hand nervously, his usually big smile slightly terse this morning.
Times, Sunday Times
He smiled slightly and waved to the auditorium full of museum donors and other invitees.
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He pauses once more and smiles slightly.
Times, Sunday Times
Others have taken a quieter approach, merely nodding and smiling slightly, trying to avoid the praise.
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sway slightly
Gentle ripples play on the deep water in the infinity pool and a pair of statuesque palm trees sway slightly in the breeze.
Times, Sunday Times
I felt myself sway slightly and realised that my demon had returned.
Times, Sunday Times
As they fill with water their timbres will change, and the delicate equilibrium of their pivots will cause them to sway slightly, modulating the tones.
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We were sitting on top of a crane, swaying slightly in the wind.
The Sun
Swaying slightly, he surveyed the scene with diminishing credulity before turning on his heel.
Times, Sunday Times
tremble slightly
As he approached the Chancellor it was noticed that his lips were trembling slightly in his otherwise impassive face.
Christopher Hibbert DISRAELI: A Personal History (2004)
The judge leaned forward and gave me a piercing look, his wig trembling slightly.
James Fergusson KANDAHAR COCKNEY: A Tale of Two Worlds (2004)
The eggs are done when they are just set but will still tremble slightly in the ramekins.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
vary slightly
Sailing times may vary slightly at certain times of the year.
The Sun
They say they are standard, but may vary slightly.
Times,Sunday Times
They have been allowed to draw up their own lists of texts, which may vary slightly.
Times, Sunday Times
Over time numerous chefs have attempted to emulate the rich, buttery sauce and flavours vary slightly between restaurants.
The Sun
The recipes vary slightly in difficulty but both taste just as delicious and are as moreish.
The Sun
Translations:
Chinese: 些微地
Japanese: わずかに
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