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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.

Tính từDanh từNgoại động từNội động từ

Ý nghĩa

Tính từslack

Not taut or held tightly.

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

Tính từslack

Careless, lazy, or lacking in diligence or effort.

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

Tính từslack

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

"Sales are usually slack during the winter months."

Danh từslack

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

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

Danh từslack

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

Ngoại động từTo make a rope or line less tight.

[~ something]

He slackened the cable to allow the load to drop.

Nội động từTo become less active, intense, or fast.

The rain began to slack as the afternoon progressed.

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