slacken
- v.松懈;(使)放慢，减缓，萧条;(使)变得松弛
过去式： slackened 现在分词： slackening 过去分词： slackened 第三人称单数： slackens
slackenverb
（使）放慢，减缓，萧条
to gradually become, or to make sth become, slower, less active, etc.
We've been really busy, but things are starting to slacken off now.
近来我们的确很忙，不过现在情况开始有所缓解了。
She slackened her pace a little (= walked a little more slowly) .
她略微放慢脚步。
（使）变得松弛
to become or to make sth become less tight
His grip slackened and she pulled away from him.
他抓得不那么紧了，她顺势挣脱开来。
He slackened the ropes slightly.
他把绳子稍稍放松一些。
slacken
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V-ERG (使)放慢;(使)减弱;(使)变缓和
If something slackens or if you slacken it, it becomes slower, less active, or less intense.Inflationary pressures continued to slacken last month...
上个月，通货膨胀的压力继续减小。
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There was a slackening of western output during the 1930s.
20 世纪 30 年代西部的产出有所减少。
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V-ERG (使)松开;(使)放松
If your grip or a part of your body slackens or if you slacken your grip, it becomes looser or more relaxed.Her grip slackened on Arnold's arm...
她紧握着阿诺德的手松开了。
verb
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- make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
- Synonym: remit
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- become looser or slack
- the rope slackened
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- become slow or slower
- Production slowed
- Synonym: slow slow down slow up slack
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- make less active or fast
- He slackened his pace as he got tired
- Don't relax your efforts now
- Synonym: slack slack up relax
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You can 't slacken off because you know someone can take your place .
这让你必须努力训练，你不能松懈，因为有人打算抢走你的位置。
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Although much has been achieved , we must not slacken but continue with our efforts in this area .
这些努力正日渐见到成效，不过我们绝对不可松懈，必须继续这方面的工作。
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We 've been really busy , but things are starting to slacken off now .
近来我们的确很忙，不过现在情况开始有所缓解了。
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His grip slackened and she pulled away from him .
他抓得不那么紧了，她顺势挣脱开来。
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She slackened her pace a little .
她略微放慢脚步。
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He slackened the ropes slightly .
他把绳子稍稍放松一些。
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According to the survey , overall world trade has also slackened .
根据这项调查，世界贸易整体上也有所放慢。
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At about five o'clock , business slackened off .
大约5点钟的时候，生意闲了下来。
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Inflationary pressures continued to slacken last month
上个月，通货膨胀的压力继续减小。
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Muscles stretch , slacken and relax during childbirth .
生孩子的时候，肌肉会拉抻、放松，然后松弛下来。
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Her grip slackened on Arnold 's arm
她紧握着阿诺德的手松开了。
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You can slacken the ropes slightly when there is wind .
起风的时候你可以稍微放松绳子。
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Hearing that she agreed to stay , his grip on her slackened .
听到她同意留下，他抓着她的手放松了。
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Redouble your efforts and not slacken off .
要再接再励，不能松劲。
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Don 't slacken your vigilance .
不要麻痹大意。
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Don 't slacken your studies on the excuse of being too busy .
别借口忙就放松了学习。
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Keep at it , don 't slacken off !
继续努力，不要泄劲儿！
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Business usually slackens off at this time of the year .
每年这个时候生意一般都很清淡。
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But China shows few signs of a material slackening in demand .
不过中国几乎没有显示出需求显著放缓的迹象。
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Never slacken food production , to handle population problem with discretion ;
改善交通、解决能源、搞活流通：绝不放松粮食生产，慎重解决人口问题；
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The demand for coal began to slacken off in the spring
煤的需求在春天开始减少
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Evidence of slackening Chinese loan growth is a relief all round .
中国贷款增速正在放缓的证据，让各方都松了一口气。
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If the demand for one product slackens , another line of business can provide balance .
如果一种产品的需求量减少，另一种产品可代替它，使营业保持平衡。
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He said nothing and went on without slackening pace .
他接着说，毫无松懈步伐。
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Results Increase in body weight slackened , and the consumption of feed and water decreased .
结果染毒大鼠体重增长减慢，饲料和饮水消耗量减少。
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Things have begun to slacken off at work recently .
最近工作上的事情开始减少了。
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If we slackened off our pressure in italy , they would go back again .
如果我们在意大利放松对德国施加压力，他们又会被调回。
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The signs of China 's slackening demand are manifold .
中国需求走软的迹象是多方面的。
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Market dull and slacken no business report .
市场萧条胩衰退，没有有关交易的报道。
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The train slackened speed as we approached the station .
当我们快到车站时，火车减慢了速度。
尤指工作之余放松休息；也指放松身体部位或放宽规定、法令。
A cup of hot coffee can help to relax you.
一杯热咖啡能够帮助你放松下来。
The committee believed that immigration controls should be relaxed.
委员会认为应放宽移民管制。
指松开某物；也指放宽法律、规定或控制。
The rope has loosened.
绳子松了。
Hearing these words, she loosened her grip on his arm.
听了这些话，她松开了抓着他胳膊的手。
What made the Congress agree to loosen the restrictions on exports?
是什么使国会同意放宽出口限制？
According to a recent survey, over 50% of respondents believe the government has loosened its hold on the media considerably.
根据最近的一项调查显示，逾50%的受访者认为政府对媒体的控制已大大放松了。
常指使束缚物变松弛。
You can slacken the ropes slightly when there is wind.
起风的时候你可以稍微放松绳子。
Hearing that she agreed to stay, his grip on her slackened.
听到她同意留下，他抓着她的手放松了。
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