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单词 loose
释义

loose1/loohs/ adj

not tightly rigidly fastened or securely attached

having worked partly free from attachments

loose masonry

not tight-fitting

a loose cardigan

free from a state of confinement or restraint

not kept together in a bundle, container, etc or binding

loose hair

not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement

not tightly drawn or stretched; slack

lacking in precision or exactness

lacking in precision, exactness, or care

a loose translation

permitting freedom of interpretation

The wording of the document is very loose

dated

lacking restraint or self-control; careless or; irresponsible

a loose tongue

dissolute or promiscuous

loose living

said of a cough: produced freely and accompanied by rising of mucus

said of the bowels: producing frequent, very fluid stools

loosely adv
looseness noun
[Middle English lous from Old Norse lauss]

loose2verb trans

to free (somebody or something) from restraint

to unfasten or detach (something)

to make (something) less tight

(often + off) to fire or discharge (e.g. a bullet or a volley)


loose3adv

in a loose manner; loosely

The rope hung loose


loose4noun

(usu the loose) in rugby, open play that is characterized by free passing of the ball

on the loose

free from restraint or confinement, esp; specif having escaped from prison

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