slow

• 形容速度低、进展缓慢或动作迟缓；也可指人反应慢、理解慢。

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.

   慢

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

   同义词dawdlingdilatorygraduallaggardleisurelyponderousslow-movingsluggishtorpidunhurried

   反义词briskfastquickrapidspeedyswift

2. Not quick to understandA2formal

   Taking a longer time to learn or understand things.

   迟钝的

   • 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.

   同义词dimdullobtuseslow-wittedthickunintelligent

   反义词brightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

3. Not busy or activeB1informal

   Having little activity or few customers.

   冷清

   • 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.

   同义词deaddullflatinactivequietslacksluggish

   反义词activebustlingbusyhecticlively

• 副词，表示“以低速度”或“不快速地”。非正式用法常见于“go slow”或“drive slow”等短语，但正式书面语中常用“slowly”。其形式与形容词相同。

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.

   缓慢地

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

   同义词leisurelyslowlysluggishlyunhurriedly

   反义词fastquicklyrapidlyswiftly

• 表示降低速度或节奏，或使某物移动、发生得更慢的动词。

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.

   减速

   • 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.

   同义词brakedecelerateease upslackenslow down

   反义词accelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Delay or hinderB1formal

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

   延缓

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

   同义词deceleratedelayhamperhold upimpederetardslackenslow downstall

   反义词accelerateexpeditehastenspeed

短语动词变体slow downslow up