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单词 slacken
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
slack•en /ˈslækən/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. to (cause to) become less active, busy, etc.: [no object]At last the work slackened a bit.[~ + object]He never slackened his efforts to improve himself.
  2. to (cause to) become looser or less taut: [no object]The sails slackened as the wind died down.[~ + object]to slacken the sails.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
slack•en  (slak′ən),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i. 
  1. to make or become less active, vigorous, intense, etc.
  2. to make or become looser or less taut.
  • slack1 + -en1 1570–80
    • 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged relax, loosen, slack, abate.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tighten, tense.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
slacken /ˈslækən/ vb (often followed by off)
  1. to make or become looser
  2. to make or become slower, less intense, etc
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