slowing

• 名词，指速度、运动或进展的减慢或降低，也指这种变化过程本身。

A noun referring to a decrease in the rate of change, speed, or progress of something.

1. Decrease in speed or rateB2formal

   A reduction in the rate of change, movement, or progress.

   减缓

   • The slowing of the economy has caused concern among investors.
   • There has been a noticeable slowing in the growth of the company.
   • The slowing of the car was gradual as it approached the stop sign.

   同义词decelerationretardationslackeningslowdown

   反义词accelerationquickeningspeeding

• 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