looseness

• 名词，指松散、不紧的状态或性质；可表示物理上的松动或活动自由，也可表示不严格、缺乏约束，在医学语境中指腹泻。

A noun referring to the state or quality of being loose, which can describe physical freedom of movement, lack of strictness or restraint, or, in a medical context, frequent and watery bowel movements.

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1. Frequent watery stoolsB2formalmedical

   A condition characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements, often a symptom of infection, food poisoning, or other gastrointestinal issues.

   腹泻

   • The patient complained of looseness after eating spoiled food.
   • Looseness can be a sign of a stomach virus.
   • He experienced looseness for several days due to food poisoning.

   同义词diarrheadysenterythe trots

2. Freedom from restraintC1formal

   The state of being free from restrictions, control, or constraints.

   无拘无束

   • The looseness of the rules allowed for creative expression.
   • She enjoyed the looseness of her schedule during the holidays.
   • The looseness of the regulations led to some abuses.

   同义词freedomlaxitylibertylicenseslacknessunrestraint

   反义词constraintcontrollimitationrestraintrestrictionrigiditystrictness

3. Lack of strict accuracyC1formal

   A lack of precision or strict adherence to rules or standards; laxity in practice.

   不严格

   • The looseness of the translation lost some of the original meaning.
   • There was a certain looseness in the interpretation of the law.
   • The looseness of the accounting practices raised concerns.

   同义词imprecisenessimprecisioninexactitudeinexactnesslaxityslacknessvagueness

   反义词accuracyexactitudeexactnessprecisionrigorscrupulousnessstrictness

4. Movability or free attachmentB2formal

   The quality of being movable or not firmly attached, allowing for free movement.

   松动

   • The looseness of the screw caused the handle to wobble.
   • Check the looseness of the joints before using the equipment.
   • The looseness of the rope made it easy to untie.

   同义词freedomgivemobilityplayslackslackness

   反义词firmnessfixednessstabilitytightness

5. Space for movementB2formaltechnical

   The amount of space available for movement or play between parts.

   间隙

   • There was some looseness in the steering wheel of the old car.
   • The looseness of the fit allowed the part to slide easily.
   • Engineers measured the looseness in the mechanical linkage.

   同义词clearancegivelatitudeplayroomslackwiggle room

   反义词firmnesstautnesstightness

6. Dissolute indulgenceC2formal

   Excessive or unrestrained indulgence in sensual pleasures, often implying moral laxity.

   放荡

   • The novel depicted a life of looseness and debauchery.
   • His looseness in his youth was later regretted.
   • The court condemned the looseness of the royal court's morals.

   同义词debaucherydissolutenesslicentiousnessprofligacywantonness

   反义词moderationrestraintself-disciplinetemperance