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slack

slack / slack / slack / slack / slack / To make a rope or line less tight. / To become less active, intense, or fast.

形容詞名詞他動詞自動詞

意味

形容詞slack

Not taut or held tightly.

"The rope went slack when he let go of the end."

形容詞slack

Careless, lazy, or lacking in diligence or effort.

"The company has been slack in its safety inspections."

形容詞slack

Slow or inactive, especially in terms of business or trade.

"Sales are usually slack during the winter months."

名詞slack

The loose part of a rope or chain that is not pulled tight.

"Leave some slack in the line so the boat can move."

名詞slack

"The factory workers are often reassigned during the slack season."

他動詞To make a rope or line less tight.

[~ something]

He slackened the cable to allow the load to drop.

自動詞To become less active, intense, or fast.

The rain began to slack as the afternoon progressed.

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