单词	slick
释义	slick1 adjectiveslick2 nounslick3 verb slickslick1 /slɪk/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES slick paper He's got a bunch of slick lawyers to get him out of paying the $11 million he owes us. I don't trust her. She's too slick. Thanks to O'Neil's slick fielding, the Giants won 3-1. They couldn't climb up the slick lime walls of the pit. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS As we all know, nomatterhow slick and glossy a campaign, it will never sell the unsellable. It's so slick you could be forgiven for thinking it's a close-ratio box. Not up on my tribes, I reckon, but you can tell him it was a slick operation. Printed in the shrill neons of commercial art, these leering posters document the slick, creeping hucksterism of contemporary life. Scores of new titles, with slick covers and graphics, fill the shelves. She forgets the steals, the rebounds, the slick ballhandling. The gear change is slick and rapid. The going was steep and treacherously slick in places, and Paige had all her concentration centred on staying upright. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorgood at persuading people► persuasive · Like most politicians, she can be very persuasive when she wants to be.· He is a very persuasive speaker. ► forceful able to express your ideas and opinions in a strong, confident way so that you persuade people to agree with you: · a manager with a forceful personality· He can be arrogant and forceful.· Betty Friedan was a forceful advocate of women's rights. ► pushy someone who is pushy annoys people by trying hard to make them do what they want, especially by repeatedly asking them or telling them to do something: · A good salesman is polite, enthusiastic, and not too pushy.· Pushy journalists shouted questions from the crowd. ► smooth-talking a smooth-talking person is usually insincere or dishonest although they have a pleasant, confident way of talking which easily persuades people: · a smooth-talking car salesman· A smooth-talking young man was offering to buy her a drink. ► slick good at persuading people by talking to them in a clever, confident way, but usually insincere or dishonest: · I don't trust her. She's too slick.· He's got a bunch of slick lawyers to get him out of paying the $11 million he owes us. a surface that makes you slide► slippery also slippy British spoken a slippery surface is so smooth or wet that it is difficult to stand or move safely on it: · Be careful - the floor is very slippery.· The pavements are a bit slippy so we have to walk carefully.· These boots give a good grip, even on slippery rocks.slippery with: · In places, the towpath is slippery with mud. ► slick American a surface that is slick is smooth and slippery: · They couldn't climb up the slick lime walls of the pit. 1if something is slick, it is done in a skilful and attractive way and seems expensive, but it often contains no important or interesting ideas:  a slick Hollywood production slick advertising The presentation was very slick.2if someone is slick, they are good at persuading people, often in a way that does not seem honest:  a slick used-car salesman3done smoothly and quickly:  He got round the defender using some slick footwork.4smooth and slipperyslick with Cars were sliding off roads that were slick with rain.5 American English old-fashioned very good or attractive—slickly adverb—slickness noun [uncountable] slick1 adjectiveslick2 nounslick3 verb slickslick2 noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Below a slick of oil hovered clouds of undissolved cream. Children were swimming in the canal amid shimmering oil slicks while their fathers fished from their living rooms. He said oil slicks from the stricken leviathan still sometimes marred the bay. The slick is one of the largest, and potentially most damaging, ever to have been recorded. The Domesday Group had also predicted the terrible slime slick to which Slampacker was referring. The stench of the fuel floated above the pond Monday and rainbow slicks could be seen near its mouth. This problem to some extent overshadowed the oil slick as an environmental issue. word sets WORD SETS► Motor Vehicles ABS, nounacceleration, nounaccelerator, nounairbag, nounambulance, nounantifreeze, nounanti-lock braking system, nounaquaplane, verbarmoured car, nounarticulated, adjectiveauto, nounautomatic, nounautomatic transmission, nounautomobile, nounaxle, nounbackfire, verbback seat, nounbanger, nounbeater, nounbeep, verbbike, nounbiker, nounblind spot, nounblow, verbblowout, nounbody, nounbodywork, nounbonnet, nounbookmobile, nounboot, nounboot, verbbreakdown truck, nounbrights, nounbroadside, verbbulldozer, nounbumper, nounbumper sticker, nounbus, nounbus, verbbus pass, nounbus station, nouncab, nouncab rank, nouncabriolet, nouncabstand, nounCadillac, nouncar, nouncar alarm, nouncarburettor, nouncar park, nouncar pool, nouncarport, nouncarrier, nouncar wash, nounCaterpillar, nouncentral locking, nounchange, verbcharabanc, nounchoke, nounclamp, nounclunker, nouncoach station, nouncoachwork, nouncockpit, nouncompact, nouncompany car, nounconvertible, nouncorner, verbcoupé, nouncourtesy, adjectivecover note, nouncrack-up, nouncrankshaft, nouncrash helmet, nouncruise, verbcruise control, nouncruiser, nouncycle, noundashboard, noundefog, verbdefrost, verbdemist, verbdepot, noundesignated driver, noundiesel, noundiesel fuel, noundifferential gear, noundipstick, noundirt bike, noundirt track, noundisc brakes, noundisengage, verbdismount, verbdistributor, noundouble-decker, noundouble-park, verbdrag race, noundragster, noundrink-driving, noundrive, verbdrive, noundriver, noundriver's education, noundriver's license, noundrive shaft, noundrive-through, noundriving licence, noundriving school, noundriving test, noundrunk driving, noundump truck, noundune buggy, noundust cart, nounemergency brake, nounestate car, nounexcavator, nounexpress, nounfan belt, nounfare, nounfender, nounfender-bender, nounfiller cap, nounfilling station, nounfilter, nounfilter, verbfin, nounfire, verbfire engine, nounfirst gear, nounfishtail, verbflat, adjectiveflat, nounfloorboard, nounfog lamp, nounfour-star, nounfour-wheel drive, nounfreewheel, verbfuel injection, nounfull lock, noungarage, noungarage, verbgarbage truck, noungas-guzzler, noungasohol, noungasoline, noungas pedal, noungas station, noungear, noungearbox, noungear lever, noungear shift, noungear stick, nounglove compartment, noungo-cart, noungo-kart, noungreen light, noungrille, noungritter, nounguardrail, nounhack, nounhackney carriage, nounhandbrake, nounhandlebars, nounhatchback, nounhaulage, nounhazard lights, nounheadlamp, nounheadlight, nounheadroom, nounheap, nounhearse, nounheavy goods vehicle, nounHGV, nounhigh beams, nounhigh-octane, adjectiveHighway Code, nounhijacking, nounhit-and-run, adjectivehitchhike, verbhonk, nounhonk, verbhood, nounhoot, nounhoot, verbhopped-up, adjectivehorsebox, nounhorse trailer, nounhot rod, nounhot-wire, verbhubcap, nounhydroplane, verbignition, nounindicate, verbindicator, nouninner tube, nouninternal combustion engine, nounjack-knife, verbjalopy, nounJeep, nounjuggernaut, nounjump, verbjumper cables, nounjump leads, nounjump-start, verbkickstand, nounkick-start, verbkick-start, nounKlaxon, nounlead-free, adjectivelearner's permit, nounleft-hand drive, adjectivelicense plate, nounlight, nounlimo, nounlimousine, nounlocal, nounlock, verblock, nounlog book, nounlorry, nounlow gear, nounL-plate, nounmagneto, nounmanifold, nounmechanic, nounmeter maid, nounmileage, nounmileometer, nounmilk float, nounminibus, nounminicab, nounminivan, nounmisfire, verbmoped, nounMOT, nounmotocross, nounmotor, nounmotor, adjectivemotor, verbmotorbike, nounmotorcade, nounmotor car, nounmotorcycle, nounmotor home, nounmotoring, nounmotorist, nounmotorized, adjectivemotor pool, nounmotor racing, nounmotor scooter, nounmotor vehicle, nounmoving van, nounmpg, muffler, nounmulti-storey, nounnearside, adjectiveneutral, nounnumber plate, nounoctane, nounodometer, nounomnibus, nounoverdrive, nounovershoot, verbpanel, nounpanel truck, nounpantechnicon, nounpark, verbpark and ride, nounparking, nounparking brake, nounparking garage, nounparking light, nounparking lot, nounparking meter, nounparking ticket, nounpassenger seat, nounpatrol car, nounpatrolman, nounpedal, nounpenalty point, nounpetrol station, nounpick-up, nounpick-up truck, nounpillion, nounpiston ring, nounpit, nounplate, nounplug, nounpneumatic, adjectivepound, nounpower steering, nounprang, verbpremium, nounprovisional licence, nounpush-start, verbrace, verbrace car, nounracing car, nounradar trap, nounradial tyre, nounradiator, nounrank, nounrearview mirror, nounrefuel, verbreg., registration, nounregistration number, nounregular, nounremould, nounremoval van, nounrespray, verbrestraint, nounretread, nounrev, verbreverse, verbreverse, nounreverse gear, nounreversing light, nounride, nounrig, nounright-hand drive, adjectiveroad hog, nounroad rage, nounroad test, nounroadworthy, adjectiveRolls-Royce, nounroof-rack, nounrun, verbrun, nounrunabout, nounRV, nounsaloon, nounsalt truck, nounscooter, nounseat belt, nounsedan, nounself-drive, adjectiveshaft, nounshift, verbshock absorber, nounsidecar, nounsidelight, nounsideswipe, verbsilencer, nounsill, nounslick, nounslipstream, nounsnarl, verbsnarl-up, nounsnow chains, nounsnowmobile, nounsnow plough, nounsnow tire, nounsouped-up, adjectivespare, nounspare tyre, nounsparking plug, nounspark plug, nounspeedometer, nounspeed trap, nounspeedway, nounsplash guard, nounspoiler, nounsports car, nounstall, nounstart, verbstarter, nounstarter motor, nounstation wagon, nounsteamroller, nounsteering, nounstick, nounstick shift, nounstretch limo, nounsump, nounsunroof, nounsupercharged, adjectivesuspension, nountachograph, nountachometer, nountailback, nountailboard, nountailgate, nountailgate, verbtail light, nountailpipe, nountax disc, nountaxi, nountaxicab, nounteamster, nountest certificate, nountest drive, nounthree-point turn, nounthree-wheeler, nounthrottle, nounthrust, nounticket, nountie-up, nountotal, verbtowbar, nountowline, nountowtruck, nountractor, nountraffic jam, nountransmission, nountransporter, nountread, nountrolley, nountrolleybus, nountrucker, nountrucking, nountrunk, nountune, verbtune-up, nounturbocharger, nounturning circle, nounturn signal, nountwo-stroke, adjectiveunleaded, adjectivevalet, nounvalet, verbvan, nounvanity plate, nounveteran car, nounvintage car, nounvisor, nounwheelbase, nounwheel clamp, nounwhiplash, nounwhitewall, nounwindscreen, nounwindscreen wiper, nounwindshield wiper, nounwing, nounwing mirror, nounwiper, nounwreck, nounwrecker, nounwrite-off, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► oil · He said oil slicks from the stricken leviathan still sometimes marred the bay.· Children were swimming in the canal amid shimmering oil slicks while their fathers fished from their living rooms.· Other benefits include the detection of oil slicks and other pollution and detailed information about land use through the seasons.· Her coffee had an oil slick on top.· This problem to some extent overshadowed the oil slick as an environmental issue.· Their task will be to help otters and seals which have been contaminated by the seven mile long oil slick.· But the biggest danger comes from humans. Oil slicks, overhead cables and pollution are all death traps for birds.· The race ended in chaos when three riders drove into an oil slick and skidded off. 1 (also oil slick) an area of oil on the surface of water or on a road2American English a magazine printed on good-quality paper with a shiny surface, usually with a lot of colour pictures SYN  glossy magazine3 technical a smooth car tyre used for racing slick1 adjectiveslick2 nounslick3 verb slickslick3 verb Verb Table VERB TABLE slick Simple Form Present I, you, we, they slick he, she, it slicks Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they slicked Present perfect I, you, we, they have slicked he, she, it has slicked Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had slicked Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will slick Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have slicked Continuous Form Present I am slicking he, she, it is slicking you, we, they are slicking Past I, he, she, it was slicking you, we, they were slicking Present perfect I, you, we, they have been slicking he, she, it has been slicking Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been slicking Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be slicking Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been slicking Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He painted it with several coats of varnish to slick it up. Saunders' body was twitching violently as his blood leaked out in dying jets, slicking the walkway. The rain grew heavier, slicking the ground. slick something ↔ down/back phrasal verb to make hair smooth and shiny by putting oil, water etc on it:  His hair had been combed back and slicked down with something to make it neat.
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