英语词汇“loosest”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

loose adj., loos•er, loos•est, adv., v., loosed, loos•ing.
adj.

free or released from being fastened or attached:a loose rope; a loose tooth.
free from confinement or restraint:The loose papers flew off his desk.
not fitting closely or tightly:a loose sweater.
relaxed or limber in nature:to run with a loose, open stride.
not close or tight in structure or arrangement:a cloth with a loose weave.
allowing freedom for independent action:a loose federation of city-states.
not strict, exact, or precise:a loose interpretation of the law.
unable to be held in check:a loose tongue.
sexually immoral;
dissolute:loose living.

adv.

in a loose manner;
loosely (often used in combination):loose-fitting.

v. [~ + object]

to let loose;
set free:He loosed the animals from the house.
to unfasten:to loose a boat from its moorings.
to shoot;
discharge;
let fly:to loose missiles at the invaders.

Idioms

Idioms break loose, [no object] to free oneself;
escape:The circus animals broke loose.

Idioms cast loose, [~ + object + loose] to unfasten;
set adrift;
free:He cast the boat loose.

Idioms cut loose, [no object] to behave wildly;
carouse:The team needed to cut loose after all that tension.

Idioms,, Slang Terms hang or stay loose, [no object][Informal.]to remain relaxed and calm.

Idioms let loose:

[~ + object + loose] to free:The children were let loose to run around.
[no object] to yield;
give way:The guardrail let loose and the bus plunged down the canyon.
Idioms[no object] to speak or act with unrestricted freedom:to let loose with a few swearwords.

Idioms on the loose, free;
unconfined:Several escaped convicts were on the loose.

Idioms turn or set loose, [~ + object + loose] to free from confinement:turned the prisoners loose one by one.

loose•ly, adv.
loose•ness, n. [uncountable]

loose adj., loos•er, loos•est, adv., v. loosed, loos•ing.
adj.

free or released from fastening or attachment:a loose end.
free from anything that binds or restrains;
unfettered:loose cats prowling around in alleyways at night.
Chemistryuncombined, as a chemical element.
not bound together:to wear one's hair loose.
not put up in a package or other container:loose mushrooms.
available for disposal;
unused;
unappropriated:loose funds.
lacking in reticence or power of restraint:a loose tongue.
lax, as the bowels.
lacking moral restraint or integrity;
notorious for his loose character.
sexually promiscuous or immoral;
unchaste.
not firm, taut, or rigid:a loose tooth; a loose rein.
relaxed or limber in nature:He runs with a loose, open stride.
not fitting closely or tightly:a loose sweater.
not close or compact in structure or arrangement;
having spaces between the parts;
open:a loose weave.
having few restraining factors between associated constituents and allowing ample freedom for independent action:a loose federation of city-states.
not cohering:loose sand.
not strict, exact, or precise:a loose interpretation of the law.
Sport
- having the players on a team positioned at fairly wide intervals, as in a football formation.
- (of a ball, hockey puck, etc.) not in the possession of either team;
  out of player control.
hang or stay loose, [Slang.]to remain relaxed and unperturbed.
Idioms on the loose:
- free;
  unconfined, as, esp., an escaped convict or circus animal.
- behaving in an unrestrained or dissolute way:a bachelor on the loose.

adv.

in a loose manner;
loosely (usually used in combination):loose-flowing.
Idioms break loose, to free oneself;
escape:The convicts broke loose.
Idioms cast loose:
- to loosen or unfasten, as a ship from a mooring.
- to send forth;
  set adrift or free:He was cast loose at an early age to make his own way in the world.
Idioms cut loose:
- to release from domination or control.
- to become free, independent, etc.
- to revel without restraint:After the rodeo they headed into town to cut loose.
Idioms let loose:
- to free or become free.
- to yield;
  give way:The guardrail let loose and we very nearly plunged over the edge.
Idioms turn loose, to release or free, as from confinement:The teacher turned the children loose after the class.

v.t.

to let loose;
free from bonds or restraint.
to release, as from constraint, obligation, or penalty.
Nautical, Naval Terms[Chiefly Naut.]to set free from fastening or attachment:to loose a boat from its moorings.
to unfasten, undo, or untie, as a bond, fetter, or knot.
to shoot;
discharge;
let fly:to loose missiles at the invaders.
to make less tight;
slacken or relax.
to render less firmly fixed;
lessen an attachment;
loosen.

v.i.

to let go a hold.
Nautical, Naval Termsto hoist anchor;
get under way.
to shoot or let fly an arrow, bullet, etc. (often fol. by off):to loose off at a flock of ducks.
[Obs.]to become loose;
loosen.

Old Norse lauss loose, free, empty; cognate with Old English lēas (see -less), Dutch, German los loose, free; (verb, verbal) Middle English leowsen, lousen, derivative of the adjective, adjectival
(adjective, adjectival) Middle English los, loos 1175–1225

loose′ly, adv.
loose′ness, n.

2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unbound, untied, unrestricted, unconfined.
10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged libertine, dissolute, licentious.
17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged vague, general, indefinite.
27.See corresponding entry in Unabridged loosen, unbind.
28.See corresponding entry in Unabridged liberate.
32.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ease.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bound.
10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged chaste.
32.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tighten.

loose /luːs/ adj

free or released from confinement or restraint
not close, compact, or tight in structure or arrangement
not fitted or fitting closely: loose clothing is cooler
not bundled, packaged, fastened, or put in a container: loose nails
inexact; imprecise: a loose translation
(of funds, cash, etc) not allocated or locked away; readily available
(esp of women) promiscuous or easy
(of attitudes, ways of life, etc) immoral or dissolute
lacking a sense of responsibility or propriety: loose talk
(of the bowels) emptying easily, esp excessively; lax
(of a cough) accompanied by phlegm, mucus, etc
(of a dye or dyed article) fading as a result of washing; not fast
informal chiefly US Canadian very relaxed; easy

the loose ⇒ the part of play when the forwards close round the ball in a ruck or loose scrum
See scrum
on the loose ⇒ free from confinement or restraint
informal on a spree

adv

in a loose manner; loosely
(in combination): loose-fitting
hang loose ⇒ informal chiefly US to behave in a relaxed, easy fashion

(transitive) to set free or release, as from confinement, restraint, or obligation
(transitive) to unfasten or untie
to make or become less strict, tight, firmly attached, compact, etc
when intr, often followed by off: to let fly (a bullet, arrow, or other missile)

Etymology: 13th Century (in the sense: not bound): from Old Norse lauss free; related to Old English lēas free from, -less

ˈloosely adv ˈlooseness n

单词	loosest
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 loose /lus/USA pronunciation adj., loos•er, loos•est, adv., v., loosed, loos•ing. adj. free or released from being fastened or attached:a loose rope; a loose tooth. free from confinement or restraint:The loose papers flew off his desk. not fitting closely or tightly:a loose sweater. relaxed or limber in nature:to run with a loose, open stride. not close or tight in structure or arrangement:a cloth with a loose weave. allowing freedom for independent action:a loose federation of city-states. not strict, exact, or precise:a loose interpretation of the law. unable to be held in check:a loose tongue. sexually immoral; dissolute:loose living. adv. in a loose manner; loosely (often used in combination):loose-fitting. v. [~ + object] to let loose; set free:He loosed the animals from the house. to unfasten:to loose a boat from its moorings. to shoot; discharge; let fly:to loose missiles at the invaders. Idioms Idioms break loose, [no object] to free oneself; escape:The circus animals broke loose. Idioms cast loose, [~ + object + loose] to unfasten; set adrift; free:He cast the boat loose. Idioms cut loose, [no object] to behave wildly; carouse:The team needed to cut loose after all that tension. Idioms,, Slang Terms hang or stay loose, [no object][Informal.]to remain relaxed and calm. Idioms let loose: [~ + object + loose] to free:The children were let loose to run around. [no object] to yield; give way:The guardrail let loose and the bus plunged down the canyon. Idioms[no object] to speak or act with unrestricted freedom:to let loose with a few swearwords. Idioms on the loose, free; unconfined:Several escaped convicts were on the loose. Idioms turn or set loose, [~ + object + loose] to free from confinement:turned the prisoners loose one by one. loose•ly, adv. loose•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 loose (lo̅o̅s),USA pronunciation adj., loos•er, loos•est, adv., v. loosed, loos•ing. adj. free or released from fastening or attachment:a loose end. free from anything that binds or restrains; unfettered:loose cats prowling around in alleyways at night. Chemistryuncombined, as a chemical element. not bound together:to wear one's hair loose. not put up in a package or other container:loose mushrooms. available for disposal; unused; unappropriated:loose funds. lacking in reticence or power of restraint:a loose tongue. lax, as the bowels. lacking moral restraint or integrity; notorious for his loose character. sexually promiscuous or immoral; unchaste. not firm, taut, or rigid:a loose tooth; a loose rein. relaxed or limber in nature:He runs with a loose, open stride. not fitting closely or tightly:a loose sweater. not close or compact in structure or arrangement; having spaces between the parts; open:a loose weave. having few restraining factors between associated constituents and allowing ample freedom for independent action:a loose federation of city-states. not cohering:loose sand. not strict, exact, or precise:a loose interpretation of the law. Sport having the players on a team positioned at fairly wide intervals, as in a football formation. (of a ball, hockey puck, etc.) not in the possession of either team; out of player control. hang or stay loose, [Slang.]to remain relaxed and unperturbed. Idioms on the loose: free; unconfined, as, esp., an escaped convict or circus animal. behaving in an unrestrained or dissolute way:a bachelor on the loose. adv. in a loose manner; loosely (usually used in combination):loose-flowing. Idioms break loose, to free oneself; escape:The convicts broke loose. Idioms cast loose: to loosen or unfasten, as a ship from a mooring. to send forth; set adrift or free:He was cast loose at an early age to make his own way in the world. Idioms cut loose: to release from domination or control. to become free, independent, etc. to revel without restraint:After the rodeo they headed into town to cut loose. Idioms let loose: to free or become free. to yield; give way:The guardrail let loose and we very nearly plunged over the edge. Idioms turn loose, to release or free, as from confinement:The teacher turned the children loose after the class. v.t. to let loose; free from bonds or restraint. to release, as from constraint, obligation, or penalty. Nautical, Naval Terms[Chiefly Naut.]to set free from fastening or attachment:to loose a boat from its moorings. to unfasten, undo, or untie, as a bond, fetter, or knot. to shoot; discharge; let fly:to loose missiles at the invaders. to make less tight; slacken or relax. to render less firmly fixed; lessen an attachment; loosen. v.i. to let go a hold. Nautical, Naval Termsto hoist anchor; get under way. to shoot or let fly an arrow, bullet, etc. (often fol. by off):to loose off at a flock of ducks. [Obs.]to become loose; loosen. Old Norse lauss loose, free, empty; cognate with Old English lēas (see -less), Dutch, German los loose, free; (verb, verbal) Middle English leowsen, lousen, derivative of the adjective, adjectival (adjective, adjectival) Middle English los, loos 1175–1225 loose′ly, adv. loose′ness, n. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unbound, untied, unrestricted, unconfined. 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged libertine, dissolute, licentious. 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged vague, general, indefinite. 27.See corresponding entry in Unabridged loosen, unbind. 28.See corresponding entry in Unabridged liberate. 32.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ease. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bound. 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged chaste. 32.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tighten. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: loose /luːs/ adj free or released from confinement or restraint not close, compact, or tight in structure or arrangement not fitted or fitting closely: loose clothing is cooler not bundled, packaged, fastened, or put in a container: loose nails inexact; imprecise: a loose translation (of funds, cash, etc) not allocated or locked away; readily available (esp of women) promiscuous or easy (of attitudes, ways of life, etc) immoral or dissolute lacking a sense of responsibility or propriety: loose talk (of the bowels) emptying easily, esp excessively; lax (of a cough) accompanied by phlegm, mucus, etc (of a dye or dyed article) fading as a result of washing; not fast informal chiefly US Canadian very relaxed; easy n the loose ⇒ the part of play when the forwards close round the ball in a ruck or loose scrum See scrum on the loose ⇒ free from confinement or restraint informal on a spree adv in a loose manner; loosely (in combination): loose-fitting hang loose ⇒ informal chiefly US to behave in a relaxed, easy fashion vb (transitive) to set free or release, as from confinement, restraint, or obligation (transitive) to unfasten or untie to make or become less strict, tight, firmly attached, compact, etc when intr, often followed by off: to let fly (a bullet, arrow, or other missile) Etymology: 13th Century (in the sense: not bound): from Old Norse lauss free; related to Old English lēas free from, -less ˈloosely adv ˈlooseness n
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