slow down

• 表示降低速度、减缓节奏或强度的动词短语，常用于交通、活动或过程中。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed, pace, or intensity.

不可数 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不带宾语

1. Reduce speedformal

   To move or operate at a slower pace.

   减速

   • The car slowed down as it approached the traffic light.
   • Please slow down when driving in residential areas.
   • The train slowed down before entering the station.

   同义词brakedecelerateease upslackenslowslow up

   反义词acceleratehastenquickenspeed up

2. Become less activeinformal

   To reduce the level of activity, work, or stress.

   放缓

   • You need to slow down and take a break.
   • After the holidays, business usually slows down.
   • He slowed down his pace to enjoy the scenery.

   同义词decompressease offrelaxresttake it easyunwind

   反义词acceleratebustlehastenhurryquickenrushspeed

3. Delay or hinderinformal

   To cause something to happen more slowly or with difficulty.

   减缓

   • The heavy rain slowed down the construction work.
   • Technical issues slowed down the project's progress.
   • Don't let small problems slow down your overall success.

   同义词bog downbrakecheckcurbdeceleratedelayhamperhold upimpedeinhibitobstructretardset backslackenslow

   反义词accelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

基本动词slow