slacken
verb- [intransitive, transitive]
to gradually become, or to make something become, slower, less active, etc. synonym relax(使)放慢,减缓,萧条 - slacken (off)
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。 - slacken something
She slackened her pace a little (= walked a little more slowly). 她略微放慢脚步。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- a bit
- a little
- slightly
- …
- slacken (off)
- [intransitive, transitive]
to become, or to make something become, less tight synonym loosen(使)变得松弛 His grip slackened and she pulled away from him. 他抓得不那么紧了,她顺势挣脱开来。 - slacken something
He slackened the ropes slightly. 他把绳子稍稍放松一些。 Slacken off the ropes. 把绳子松开。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- a bit
- a little
- slightly
- …