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

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Adjective The buyers were slow to act, and the house was sold to someone else. He was a quiet boy who seldom spoke, and some people thought he was a little slow. Business is slow during the summer. The first few chapters are slow, but after that it gets better. Adverb My computer is working slow. you need to go slow with this experiment, or you'll make mistakes Verb The car slowed and gradually came to a stop. The extra weight slowed the truck. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The biggest upset saw North Little Rock finally come to life after a slow start and knock off Little Rock Parkview, which came into the game as our No. 1 team in Class 5A.

Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2022 Cincinnati had a chance to take advantage of that range towards the end of the second quarter trailing 14-3 amidst another slow start.

Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 That long-running problem was intensified by what critics say was former President Donald Trump's administration's slow response to Hurricane Maria, which extended the impact of the storm, including the longest blackout in American history.

Glenn Gamboa, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 The school district fired Police Chief Pete Arredondo for the slow law enforcement response to the shooting.

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 When Princess Diana died in a car crash in August 1997, Queen Elizabeth's slow public response to the tragedy made many question her judgment.

Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Among the critics of the slow DTE response is U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, whose district includes Detroit and Downriver suburbs.

Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2022 Montes told La Voz that while there has been a slow response from the government, the fear of being the next journalist on the list is still present.

Diana García, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 The slow response of the U.S. public health system has galvanized a community that has always had to protect itself.

Ofole Mgbako, STAT, 22 Aug. 2022

Adverb

Worry Darling received an enthusiastic reception at its world premiere Monday night in Venice despite the whiff of slow-burn scandal that has been trailing the film for weeks.

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 From the creators of The American, Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, comes a slow-burn psychological thriller about a serial killer who wants to cure himself of his homicidal tendencies.

oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 From slow-burn gothic scares and spooky cult weirdness to creative takes on undead freaks and opening wide the gates of hell, this is your sure-fire list of what horror series are hot on Netflix right now.

Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2022 There is a bit of romance in the book, with a slow-burn attraction between Violet and the prince of the kingdom.

Seth Combscontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2022 See the vibey coastal announcement video — soundtracked by a slow-burn guitar solo presumably taken from the new album — below.

Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 June 2022 For those who like to mull over movies (and aren't too susceptible to nightmares) a slow-burn kind of fright is far more satisfying.

Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2022 The singer’s new mini-album, Facade, dropped June 14, with five tracks showcasing a mix of slow-burn R&B and groovy dancefloor bangers.

Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022 Liotta’s old-school slow-burn and explosive energy is put to uproarious effect.

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022

Verb

While completely stopping the run is all but impossible, Saturday’s game will likely come down to who can slow it the most.

Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Or is this going to slow him down processing or take away?

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 If emotions slow you down, Boyle suggests a financial therapist.

Laura Mcmullen, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 Trying to tackle too much too soon will slow you down.

Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Cookies, location services, and ad networks can slow you down and even pose privacy and security risks.

Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 The Bulldogs made eight 3-pointers, six in the second half after the Roman opponent switched to a zone defense in an attempt to slow them down.

David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2022 The coming election can either accelerate the country’s move toward this kind of authoritarianism or begin to slow it down.

Mark Danner, The New York Review of Books, 3 Aug. 2022 The housing market, as one of the most interest-rate sensitive corners of the economy, has been the epicenter of the Fed’s effort to stimulate growth last year and to slow it this year.

Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 27 July 2022 See More

单词	slowness
释义	slow 1 of 3 adjective ˈslō 1 a : mentally dull : stupid a slow student b : naturally inert or sluggish 2 a : lacking in readiness, promptness, or willingness b : not hasty or precipitate was slow to anger 3 a : moving, flowing, or proceeding without speed or at less than usual speed traffic was slow b : exhibiting or marked by low speed he moved with slow deliberation c : not acute a slow disease d : low, gentle slow fire 4 : requiring a long time : gradual a slow recovery 5 : having qualities that hinder rapid progress or action a slow track 6 a : registering behind or below what is correct the clock is slow b : less than the time indicated by another method of reckoning c : that is behind the time at a specified time or place 7 a : lacking in life, animation, or gaiety : boring the first chapter is a bit slow b : marked by reduced activity business was slow a slow news week slowish ˈslō-ish adjective slowness noun slow 2 of 3 adverb : slowly slow 3 of 3 verb slowed; slowing; slows transitive verb : to make slow or slower : slacken the speed of slow a car —often used with down or up intransitive verb : to go or become slower production of new cars slowed sharply Synonyms Adjective crawling creeping dallying dawdling dilatory dillydallying dragging laggard lagging languid leisurely poking poky pokey sluggish snaillike snail-paced tardy unhurried Adverb laggardly leisurely pokily slowly sluggishly tardily Verb brake decelerate retard slacken See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The buyers were slow to act, and the house was sold to someone else. He was a quiet boy who seldom spoke, and some people thought he was a little slow. Business is slow during the summer. The first few chapters are slow, but after that it gets better. Adverb My computer is working slow. you need to go slow with this experiment, or you'll make mistakes Verb The car slowed and gradually came to a stop. The extra weight slowed the truck. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The biggest upset saw North Little Rock finally come to life after a slow start and knock off Little Rock Parkview, which came into the game as our No. 1 team in Class 5A. Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2022 Cincinnati had a chance to take advantage of that range towards the end of the second quarter trailing 14-3 amidst another slow start. Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 That long-running problem was intensified by what critics say was former President Donald Trump's administration's slow response to Hurricane Maria, which extended the impact of the storm, including the longest blackout in American history. Glenn Gamboa, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 The school district fired Police Chief Pete Arredondo for the slow law enforcement response to the shooting. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 When Princess Diana died in a car crash in August 1997, Queen Elizabeth's slow public response to the tragedy made many question her judgment. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Among the critics of the slow DTE response is U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, whose district includes Detroit and Downriver suburbs. Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2022 Montes told La Voz that while there has been a slow response from the government, the fear of being the next journalist on the list is still present. Diana García, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 The slow response of the U.S. public health system has galvanized a community that has always had to protect itself. Ofole Mgbako, STAT, 22 Aug. 2022 Adverb Worry Darling received an enthusiastic reception at its world premiere Monday night in Venice despite the whiff of slow-burn scandal that has been trailing the film for weeks. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 From the creators of The American, Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, comes a slow-burn psychological thriller about a serial killer who wants to cure himself of his homicidal tendencies. oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 From slow-burn gothic scares and spooky cult weirdness to creative takes on undead freaks and opening wide the gates of hell, this is your sure-fire list of what horror series are hot on Netflix right now. Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2022 There is a bit of romance in the book, with a slow-burn attraction between Violet and the prince of the kingdom. Seth Combscontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2022 See the vibey coastal announcement video — soundtracked by a slow-burn guitar solo presumably taken from the new album — below. Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 June 2022 For those who like to mull over movies (and aren't too susceptible to nightmares) a slow-burn kind of fright is far more satisfying. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2022 The singer’s new mini-album, Facade, dropped June 14, with five tracks showcasing a mix of slow-burn R&B and groovy dancefloor bangers. Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022 Liotta’s old-school slow-burn and explosive energy is put to uproarious effect. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 Verb While completely stopping the run is all but impossible, Saturday’s game will likely come down to who can slow it the most. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Or is this going to slow him down processing or take away? Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 If emotions slow you down, Boyle suggests a financial therapist. Laura Mcmullen, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 Trying to tackle too much too soon will slow you down. Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Cookies, location services, and ad networks can slow you down and even pose privacy and security risks. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 The Bulldogs made eight 3-pointers, six in the second half after the Roman opponent switched to a zone defense in an attempt to slow them down. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2022 The coming election can either accelerate the country’s move toward this kind of authoritarianism or begin to slow it down. Mark Danner, The New York Review of Books, 3 Aug. 2022 The housing market, as one of the most interest-rate sensitive corners of the economy, has been the epicenter of the Fed’s effort to stimulate growth last year and to slow it this year. Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 27 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Old English slāw; akin to Old High German slēo dull First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb 14th century, in the meaning defined above Verb 1557, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing slow a slow start slow as molasses got off to a slow start quick/slow off the mark go-slow slow boil slow leak slow match slow motion slow-footed slow going slow lane slow-walk slow-wave sleep slow-witted do a slow burn slow virus slow-twitch slow cooker slow study slow news day slow-pitch slow on the uptake See More a slow start slow as molasses got off to a slow start quick/slow off the mark go-slow slow boil slow leak slow match slow motion slow-footed slow going slow lane slow-walk slow-wave sleep slow-witted do a slow burn slow virus slow-twitch slow cooker slow study slow news day slow-pitch slow on the uptake See More Kids Definition slow 1 of 3 adjective ˈslō slower; slowest 1 : moving, flowing, or going at less than the usual speed slow music Traffic was slow. 2 : taking more time than is expected or desired We had a slow start on the project. 3 : not as smart or as quick to understand as most people 4 : not active Business was slow. 5 : indicating less than is correct My watch is five minutes slow. 6 : not easily aroused or excited Grandmother is slow to anger. slow 2 of 3 verb slowed; slowing : to go or make go less than the usual speed The car slowed around the corner. The heavy load slowed the wagon. slow 3 of 3 adverb slower; slowest : in a slow way Can you talk slower? slowness noun as in thickness the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind her natural shyness was sometimes mistaken for slowness by people who did not know her well Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance thickness dullness obtuseness stupidness stupidity dumbness simplicity denseness simpleness density boneheadedness foolishness mindlessness insanity dulness dorkiness dopiness doltishness oafishness witlessness senselessness brainlessness weak-mindedness fatuity madness absurdity dim-wittedness gormlessness feeblemindedness vacuity idiocy simplemindedness craziness unreasonableness daftness wackiness fatuousness irrationality silliness dottiness inaneness nonsensicalness inanity zaniness preposterousness nuttiness lunacy mental retardation balminess folly fallacy mental deficiency asininity dippiness nincompoopery Antonyms & Near Antonyms quickness brilliance intelligence brightness cleverness perception keenness sharpness smartness judgment judgement insight perspicacity alertness astuteness acumen discernment percipience sagacity quick-wittedness braininess wisdom wit validity reasonableness rationality sapience soundness logicality logicalness sageness rationalness See More
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