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slipping

/ˈslɪp.ɪŋ/

翻译: 形容失去摩擦力、位置或质量的状态;常用于表示性能、标准或稳定性的下降。, 表示失去平衡或意外滑动的动作,也指悄悄、快速地移动而不被察觉。

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adjective

/ˈslɪp.ɪŋ/B2formal
  • zh形容失去摩擦力、位置或质量的状态;常用于表示性能、标准或稳定性的下降。

Describes something that is losing its grip, position, or quality; often used to indicate a decline in performance, standards, or stability.

  1. Moving on a slippery surfaceA2formal

    Losing one's footing or sliding unintentionally, typically on a wet, icy, or greasy surface.

    zh滑动的

    • The floor was wet, and she felt her feet slipping.
    • He was slipping on the icy pavement.
    • Be careful, the tiles are slippery and you might start slipping.

    同义词slidingslithering

  2. Declining or worseningB2informal

    Gradually becoming worse or less effective.

    zh下滑的

    • His grades are slipping this semester.
    • The company's profits have been slipping for months.
    • Her memory is slipping as she gets older.

    同义词ebbingfadingfailingweakeningworsening

    反义词flourishingimprovingrecoveringstrengtheningthriving

  3. Escaping or getting awayB1informal

    Moving out of a position or grasp, often unintentionally.

    zh滑脱的

    • The fish was slipping out of his hands.
    • The rope kept slipping from his grip.
    • Time is slipping away, we need to hurry.

    同义词eludingsliding

    反义词grippingholding

词形
  • more slipping comparative form
  • most slipping superlative form

verb

slip/slɪp/B1formal
  • zh表示失去平衡或意外滑动的动作,也指悄悄、快速地移动而不被察觉。

A verb used to indicate the act of losing one's footing or sliding accidentally, or to move quietly and quickly without being noticed.

  1. A2formal

    To slide unintentionally and lose balance, often resulting in a fall.

    zh滑倒

    • She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
    • He slipped on the icy pavement.
    • Be careful not to slip on the banana peel.

    同义词misstepskidslidestumbletrip

  2. Move quietly or unnoticedB1formal

    To move smoothly, quietly, or secretly.

    zh悄悄溜走

    • He slipped out of the room without anyone noticing.
    • She slipped the note into his pocket.
    • The thief slipped through the back door.

    同义词creepglidepadsidleslinksneakstealtiptoe

  3. Make a mistakeB1informal

    To make a minor error or oversight.

    zh犯错

    • I slipped up and forgot her birthday.
    • He slipped when he said the wrong name.
    • She slipped in her calculations.

    同义词blundererrlapsemiscalculatestumbletrip up

  4. Decrease or declineB2formal

    To gradually become worse or lower in quality, value, or performance.

    zh下降

    • His grades have slipped this semester.
    • The stock market slipped by 2% today.
    • Her health has slipped since the accident.

    同义词declinedegeneratedeterioratedropfalllapsesinkslideslumpworsen

    反义词climbimproveincreaserise

词形
  • slipped past participle
  • slipped past simple
  • slipping present participle
  • slips third person singular

短语动词变体slip awayslip byslip inslip offslip onslip up