slope

• Существительное, обозначающее поверхность или линию, расположенную под углом, не горизонтально и не вертикально, или меру такого угла.

A noun referring to a surface or line that is at an angle, not horizontal or vertical, or a measure of such an angle.

1. Inclined surfaceA2formal

   A surface that is at an angle, not flat or level.

   Наклонная поверхность

   • The children slid down the grassy slope.
   • The road has a steep slope near the mountain.
   • They built a house on a gentle slope overlooking the valley.

   Синонимыcantgradegradientinclinepitchrampslanttilt

2. Ski slopeA2informal

   A designated area on a mountain or hill for skiing.

   Горнолыжный склон

   • The beginner slope is perfect for learning to ski.
   • We spent the afternoon on the black diamond slope.
   • The ski resort has slopes for all skill levels.

   Синонимыpisterunski runski trail

3. Mathematical gradientB2formalscientific

   The measure of steepness of a line in mathematics, calculated as rise over run.

   Наклон

   • The slope of the line is 2, meaning it rises two units for every one unit it runs.
   • Calculate the slope of the function at the given point.
   • A positive slope indicates an upward trend in the graph.

   Синонимыgradegradientinclinationinclinepitchsteepness

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия наклона или скоса, или движения под углом.

A verb used to indicate the act of inclining or slanting, or to move at an angle.

1. Incline or slantB1formal

   To be at an angle; to have a gradual incline or decline.

   Наклоняться

   • The garden slopes gently towards the river.
   • The road slopes steeply as you approach the mountain.
   • The roof slopes at a 45-degree angle.

   Синонимыangleascendcambercantdeclinefallgradeinclineleanpitchriseslanttilt

2. Move at an angleB2informal

   To move or travel in a direction that is not straight, often at an incline.

   Двигаться под углом

   • The skier sloped down the hill gracefully.
   • The path slopes to the left after the bridge.
   • He sloped off to the side to avoid the crowd.

   Синонимыanglecantinclineleanslantswervetilttipveer