英语词汇“slicked”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adjective Be careful as you drive home—the roads are slick. big corporations and their slick lawyers The new kid had some slick moves on the basketball court. The students did a slick job of promoting the concert. The video game has slick graphics. Verb The rain slicked the roads. slicking the bottom of their skis with wax See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Shorter races on the slick track go for $15 for one, $28 for two and $40 for three.

Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2022 The brooding alt-pop single, where the Australian upstart collaborates with Canadian up-and-comer Renforshort, sees the duo lamenting the difficulties of navigating a long-distance relationship to the beat of slick new pop track.

Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2021 Through rain and a slick track, Williams showed out in the 100 semifinals.

oregonlive, 10 June 2021 Critics who disliked the movie gave low marks to the leads and to an overall too-slick feel pervading this adaptation of writer Mark Greaney’s spy novel series of the same name.

Andy Meek, BGR, 27 July 2022 The stage thus set, TV’s first iteration of Sara Shepard’s novels was slick, if not exactly subtle.

Caroline Framke, Variety, 26 July 2022 Horan moved it into a clean trap and then drove the mud-slick roads to where it had been caught.

Elizabeth Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2022 In that movie, Damon pops up as a slick auto executive in the mid-1950s, nonchalantly informing the criminal antiheroes how little their actions will affect a moneyed, connected man like himself, as the actor seems to relish his haughtiness.

Jesse Hassenger, The Week, 28 July 2021 Next was Joe Jimenez, who was equally efficient thanks to some slick defense.

Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022

Verb

For the right amount of unprotected draft picks, Danny Ainge would slick his hair back like Pat Riley and maybe even grow a goatee.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 How much this causes the ice itself to slick and lurch forward remains under debate and might be happening at a finer scale than what the models capture.

Chris Mooney, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 The actress uses Prose's new Styling Gel to slick back any flyaways and hold everything in place.

Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 The entire application process required three hair stylists and took approximately 30 minutes each time, with nearly half of that time being used to wet, slick back and tightly wrap Brown’s hair.

Michaela Zee, Variety, 28 July 2022 After using your board, wash and dry it, then slick the surface with this stuff.

Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022 Brush off those grill grates to remove any stuck on bits, and use a paper towel, tongs, and a neutral oil to slick them up so your burgers don't stick.

Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2022 The terrain varied from rough limestone-shale fields to swampy singletrack to slick red sandstone.

Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 28 May 2022 The wig application took about 40 minutes, Ballard says, while Biel's hair was completely flattened with GafQuat, a strong hold pomade used to slick hair back.

Ana Escalante, Glamour, 17 May 2022

Noun

Add a thin slick of oil, then the steak and sear until richly browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare; the meat should register 125 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

Olga Massov, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 TikToker Maria Zarkova has the perfect, speedy French tip manicure hack, involving applying a slick of white polish to the end of your finger and pressing your nail into it.

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2022 At Miu Miu, makeup legend Pat McGrath further projected neon bright coral red pouts by adding a slick of clear gloss to vinyl–and light-catching!–effect.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022 Drivers faced challenges as rain fell before and during the race, making the track slick and wet.

oregonlive, 4 June 2022 After Shesterkin denied Arthur Kaliyev in the sixth round, Fox roofed a slick backhand that stuck in the net to win it.

Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2022 As for the rest of her face, cheeks were kept soft with washes of nude pink and peach, while lips were enhanced with a slick of warm matte pink, usually L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2022 Balls used in Japan have a slightly tacky surface, so no need for mudding, nor for pitchers to use resin to kill the slick.

Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 May 2022 In addition to some makeup essentials, such as filling in her brows, applying mascara, and a slick of lip gloss, Boru always tries to get henna done just before Eid.

Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 1 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English slyke; akin to Old English *slician

Verb

Middle English sliken, from Old English *slician; akin to Old High German slīhhan to glide

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

1825, in the meaning defined above

单词	slicked
释义	slick 1 of 4 adjective ˈslik slicker; slickest 1 a : having a smooth surface : slippery slick wet leaves b : having surface plausibility or appeal : glossy slick advertising c : based on stereotype : trite slick stories soon forgotten 2 a : characterized by subtlety or nimble wit : clever especially : wily a slick swindler b : deft, skillful a slick ballplayer 3 : extremely good : first-rate 4 archaic : sleek sense 1 slickly adverb slickness noun slick 2 of 4 verb slicked; slicking; slicks transitive verb : to make sleek or smooth intransitive verb : spruce —usually used with up slick 3 of 4 noun 1 a : something that is smooth or slippery especially : a smooth patch of water covered with a film of oil b : a film of oil 2 : an automobile tire made without a tread for maximum traction (as in drag racing) 3 : an implement for producing a smooth or slick surface 4 : a shrewd untrustworthy person 5 : a popular magazine printed on coated stock and intended to appeal to sophisticated readers 6 slang : a military helicopter without armaments that is used to transport troops or light cargo slick 4 of 4 adverb dated, informal : in a smooth or clever manner "I must say they did it slick enough. They were old hands at the business." Jack London Synonyms Adjective greased greasy lubricated oiled slicked slippery slippy slithery Verb grease lubricate oil wax See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Be careful as you drive home—the roads are slick. big corporations and their slick lawyers The new kid had some slick moves on the basketball court. The students did a slick job of promoting the concert. The video game has slick graphics. Verb The rain slicked the roads. slicking the bottom of their skis with wax See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Shorter races on the slick track go for $15 for one, $28 for two and $40 for three. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2022 The brooding alt-pop single, where the Australian upstart collaborates with Canadian up-and-comer Renforshort, sees the duo lamenting the difficulties of navigating a long-distance relationship to the beat of slick new pop track. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2021 Through rain and a slick track, Williams showed out in the 100 semifinals. oregonlive, 10 June 2021 Critics who disliked the movie gave low marks to the leads and to an overall too-slick feel pervading this adaptation of writer Mark Greaney’s spy novel series of the same name. Andy Meek, BGR, 27 July 2022 The stage thus set, TV’s first iteration of Sara Shepard’s novels was slick, if not exactly subtle. Caroline Framke, Variety, 26 July 2022 Horan moved it into a clean trap and then drove the mud-slick roads to where it had been caught. Elizabeth Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2022 In that movie, Damon pops up as a slick auto executive in the mid-1950s, nonchalantly informing the criminal antiheroes how little their actions will affect a moneyed, connected man like himself, as the actor seems to relish his haughtiness. Jesse Hassenger, The Week, 28 July 2021 Next was Joe Jimenez, who was equally efficient thanks to some slick defense. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 Verb For the right amount of unprotected draft picks, Danny Ainge would slick his hair back like Pat Riley and maybe even grow a goatee. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 How much this causes the ice itself to slick and lurch forward remains under debate and might be happening at a finer scale than what the models capture. Chris Mooney, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 The actress uses Prose's new Styling Gel to slick back any flyaways and hold everything in place. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 The entire application process required three hair stylists and took approximately 30 minutes each time, with nearly half of that time being used to wet, slick back and tightly wrap Brown’s hair. Michaela Zee, Variety, 28 July 2022 After using your board, wash and dry it, then slick the surface with this stuff. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022 Brush off those grill grates to remove any stuck on bits, and use a paper towel, tongs, and a neutral oil to slick them up so your burgers don't stick. Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2022 The terrain varied from rough limestone-shale fields to swampy singletrack to slick red sandstone. Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 28 May 2022 The wig application took about 40 minutes, Ballard says, while Biel's hair was completely flattened with GafQuat, a strong hold pomade used to slick hair back. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 17 May 2022 Noun Add a thin slick of oil, then the steak and sear until richly browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare; the meat should register 125 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 TikToker Maria Zarkova has the perfect, speedy French tip manicure hack, involving applying a slick of white polish to the end of your finger and pressing your nail into it. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2022 At Miu Miu, makeup legend Pat McGrath further projected neon bright coral red pouts by adding a slick of clear gloss to vinyl–and light-catching!–effect. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022 Drivers faced challenges as rain fell before and during the race, making the track slick and wet. oregonlive, 4 June 2022 After Shesterkin denied Arthur Kaliyev in the sixth round, Fox roofed a slick backhand that stuck in the net to win it. Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2022 As for the rest of her face, cheeks were kept soft with washes of nude pink and peach, while lips were enhanced with a slick of warm matte pink, usually L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2022 Balls used in Japan have a slightly tacky surface, so no need for mudding, nor for pitchers to use resin to kill the slick. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 May 2022 In addition to some makeup essentials, such as filling in her brows, applying mascara, and a slick of lip gloss, Boru always tries to get henna done just before Eid. Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 1 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English slyke; akin to Old English slician Verb Middle English sliken, from Old English slician; akin to Old High German slīhhan to glide First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun 1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb 1825, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing slick slick back/down slick-ear oil slick slick back/down slick-ear oil slick Kids Definition slick 1 of 2 verb ˈslik slicked; slicking : to make sleek or smooth He slicked his hair. slick 2 of 2 adjective 1 : having a smooth surface : slippery slick pavement 2 : tricky sense 2 a slick salesman 3 : having skill and cleverness She made some slick moves during the game. slicked 1 of 2 adjective as in slick having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slick greased slippery greasy lubricated oiled rubbed sanded brushed ground coated burnished glazed polished slippy glossed shined scraped waxed slithery buffed scrubbed waxy rasped soapy sandpapered sandblasted scoured Antonyms & Near Antonyms roughened uneven scuffed rough coarsened slicked 2 of 2 verb past tense of slick as in greased to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction slicking the bottom of their skis with wax Synonyms & Similar Words greased oiled washed lubricated wet soaked waxed drenched wetted bathed watered doused dowsed soused Antonyms & Near Antonyms roughened dried roughed seared parched coarsened dehydrated See More
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