slow

• Описывает то, что движется, происходит или делается с низкой скоростью или темпом.

Describes something that moves, happens, or is done at a low speed or rate.

1. Not fastA1formal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; taking a long time.

   Медленный

   • The turtle is a very slow animal.
   • Traffic was slow on the highway this morning.
   • She is a slow reader but very thorough.

   Synonymsdawdlingdilatorygraduallaggardleisurelyponderousslow-movingsluggishtorpidunhurried

   Antonymsbriskfastquickrapidspeedyswift

2. Not quick to understandA2formal

   Taking a longer time to learn or understand things.

   Медленно соображающий

   • He was slow to catch on to the joke.
   • The student was slow in math but excelled in art.
   • Don't be so hard on yourself; everyone is slow at something.

   Synonymsdimdullobtuseslow-wittedthickunintelligent

   Antonymsbrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

3. Not busy or activeB1informal

   Having little activity or few customers.

   Неактивный

   • The restaurant was slow on a Monday evening.
   • Business is slow during the winter months.
   • The market is slow right now, but it will pick up soon.

   Synonymsdeaddullflatinactivequietslacksluggish

   Antonymsactivebustlingbusyhecticlively

• Наречие, означающее 'на низкой скорости' или 'не быстро'. Неформально используется в фразах вроде 'go slow' или 'drive slow', хотя в формальной письменной речи часто предпочитают 'slowly'. Форма совпадает с прилагательным.

An adverb meaning 'at a low speed' or 'not quickly.' It is used informally in phrases like 'go slow' or 'drive slow,' though in formal writing 'slowly' is often preferred. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. A1informal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; not fast.

   Медленно

   • Please drive slow near the school.
   • He walked slow because of his injury.
   • The clock is running slow.

   Synonymsleisurelyslowlysluggishlyunhurriedly

   Antonymsfastquicklyrapidlyswiftly

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению скорости или темпа, или заставления чего-либо двигаться или происходить медленнее.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed or pace, or causing something to move or happen more slowly.

1. Reduce speedA2formal

   To decrease the speed or rate of movement or progress.

   Замедлить

   • The driver slowed the car as he approached the intersection.
   • She slowed her pace to enjoy the scenery.
   • The train slowed down before entering the station.

   Synonymsbrakedecelerateease upslackenslow down

   Antonymsaccelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Delay or hinderB1formal

   To cause something to happen later or more slowly than expected.

   Замедлить

   • The heavy rain slowed the construction work.
   • Technical issues slowed the project's progress.
   • His illness slowed his recovery.

   Synonymsdeceleratedelayhamperhold upimpederetardslackenslow downstall

   Antonymsaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed

Phrasal variantsslow downslow up