slacker

• Описывает что-то, что не является тугим, плотным или напряжённым; также может относиться к отсутствию строгости или усердия.

Describes something that is not tight, firm, or tense; can also refer to a lack of strictness or diligence.

1. Not tense or tautB1formal

   Loose, not pulled tight; having a relaxed or loose quality.

   Слабый

   • The rope was slack, so he tightened it.
   • Her muscles felt slack after the long massage.
   • The slack line of the flag hung limply in the still air.

   Синонимыflaccidlaxlimplooserelaxedsagging

   Антонимыstretchedtauttensetight

2. Flowing with little speedB2formal

   Describing a period of slow or minimal movement, especially in water or tide.

   Медленный

   • The boat drifted during the slack tide.
   • We waited for the slack water before launching the kayak.
   • The current was slack near the river's bend.

   Синонимыcalmquietslowsluggishstagnantstill

   Антонимыfastquickrapidrushingswift

3. Lacking in rigor or strictnessB2formal

   Not strict, careful, or thorough; showing a lack of discipline or effort.

   Нестрогий

   • The teacher was criticized for being slack with classroom rules.
   • His slack attitude toward deadlines cost him the promotion.
   • The company's slack security measures led to a data breach.

   Синонимыcarelessinattentivelaxlenientlooseneglectfulnegligentremisssloppy

   Антонимыcarefulconscientiousdiligentdisciplinedexactingmeticulousrigorousscrupulousstrictthorough

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который избегает работы, ответственности или обязанностей, особенно того, кто пытается уклониться от обязательств, таких как военная служба в военное время.

A noun referring to a person who avoids work, responsibility, or duty, especially one who tries to evade obligations such as military service in wartime.

1. Lazy or irresponsible personB2informal

   A person who avoids work, effort, or responsibility, often by making excuses or procrastinating.

   Ленивый или безответственный человек

   • He's such a slacker; he never finishes his assignments on time.
   • The manager warned the slackers that they would be fired if they didn't improve.
   • Don't be a slacker—help us clean up the office.

   Синонимыcouch potatodeadbeatidlerlayaboutlazybonesloafermalingerershirkersluggard

   Антонимыachievergo-getterhard workerworkhorse

2. Draft dodgerC1informalamerican

   A person who tries to avoid mandatory military service, especially during wartime.

   Уклонист

   • During the Vietnam War, many young men were labeled as slackers for evading the draft.
   • The government prosecuted those who were identified as slackers.
   • He fled the country to avoid being called a slacker.

   Синонимыdodgerdraft dodgerdraft evadershirker

   Антонимыenlisteepatriotvolunteer