Slow

Lacking in speed; moving, acting, or reacting at a lower rate than usual, Not quick to understand, think, or react; mentally sluggish, Not progressing or developing at the expected or desired rate

Slow - 의미

Lacking in speed; moving, acting, or reacting at a lower rate than usual

예: The traffic was moving slowly due to the accident ahead.

사용: informal문맥: everyday conversations

메모: This is the most common meaning of 'slow' and can refer to physical movement, processes, or reactions.

Not quick to understand, think, or react; mentally sluggish

예: She's a bit slow when it comes to grasping new concepts.

사용: informal문맥: casual settings

메모: Used to describe someone who may take more time to comprehend things or respond.

Not progressing or developing at the expected or desired rate

예: The project is moving slowly due to budget constraints.

사용: formal문맥: professional environments

메모: Often used in business or academic contexts to indicate a lack of progress or growth.

Slow의 동의어

sluggish

Sluggish means lacking energy or slow-moving.

예: After a heavy meal, he felt sluggish and tired.

메모: Sluggish implies a lack of quickness or alertness.

lethargic

Lethargic means lacking in energy or enthusiasm.

예: She felt lethargic after staying up all night studying.

메모: Lethargic suggests a lack of interest or motivation, in addition to being slow.

deliberate

Deliberate means done consciously and intentionally.

예: She took deliberate steps as she approached the podium.

메모: Deliberate implies a slow and careful manner, often with a purpose.

plodding

Plodding means moving slowly with heavy steps.

예: The plodding pace of the old horse made the journey longer.

메모: Plodding emphasizes a laborious and monotonous slowness.

Slow 표현, 자주 쓰이는 구문

Slow and steady wins the race

This phrase emphasizes that consistent and careful progress is better than rushing and making mistakes.

예: I know progress seems slow, but remember, slow and steady wins the race.

메모: This phrase emphasizes the importance of being steady and consistent rather than focusing solely on being slow.

Slow as molasses

This phrase compares the slowness of something to molasses, which is a thick, slow-flowing syrup.

예: The traffic was moving as slow as molasses this morning, it took me an hour to get to work.

메모: This phrase is a colorful way to express extreme slowness, emphasizing the viscosity of molasses for emphasis.

Slow down

This phrase means to reduce speed or pace, both physically and mentally, to relax and take things easy.

예: You need to slow down and enjoy life more, you're always in a rush.

메모: This phrase is a direct command to decrease speed or intensity, often used in driving or when someone is moving too quickly.

Slow on the uptake

This phrase means someone is slow to understand or comprehend something.

예: He's a bit slow on the uptake, so you might need to explain it to him again.

메모: This phrase specifically refers to someone being slow to grasp a concept or idea, rather than just being physically slow.

Slow off the mark

This phrase means being slow to react or respond to a situation, often resulting in a disadvantage.

예: I was slow off the mark in responding to the email, and now they've already found another solution.

메모: This phrase is used in situations where someone is slow to initiate action or respond to a prompt, leading to missed opportunities.

At a snail's pace

This phrase means moving very slowly, similar to how a snail moves.

예: The construction work is progressing at a snail's pace; it's taking forever to finish.

메모: This phrase uses the imagery of a snail's slow pace to convey a sense of extreme slowness in progress or movement.

Slow 일상적인 (속어) 표현

Drag one's feet

To take unnecessary time or delay something

예: Stop dragging your feet and let's get moving!

메모: Refers more to delaying a task rather than being inherently slow

Lollygag

To spend time in an aimless or idle manner

예: Quit lollygagging and finish your work

메모: Implies a lack of urgency or purpose rather than just being slow

Poke around

To move or act slowly and reluctantly

예: He's just poking around instead of getting the job done

메모: Suggests a lack of enthusiasm or commitment, leading to slowness

Dilly-dally

To waste time through aimless actions or indecision

예: We don't have time to dilly-dally, make a decision now!

메모: Focuses on wasting time through indecisiveness rather than just moving slowly

Turtle-paced

Moving at an extremely slow rate

예: The project is moving at a turtle-paced speed

메모: Emphasizes a very slow speed using the image of a turtle

Snail-like

Progressing at a very slow pace

예: Her progress was snail-like in the marathon

메모: Compares progress to the speed of a snail, indicating extreme slowness

Slow - 예

The slow train arrived at the station.

She walked slowly towards the door.

The slow internet connection made it difficult to work.

Slow 문법

Slow - 형용사 (Adjective) / 형용사 (Adjective)

표제어: slow

변화

형용사, 비교급 (Adjective, comparative): slower

형용사, 최상급 (Adjective, superlative): slowest

형용사 (Adjective): slow

부사, 비교급 (Adverb, comparative): slower

부사, 최상급 (Adverb, superlative): slowest

부사 (Adverb): slow

동사, 과거형 (Verb, past tense): slowed

동사, 동명사 또는 현재분사 (Verb, gerund or present participle): slowing

동사, 3인칭 단수 현재형 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): slows

동사, 기본형 (Verb, base form): slow

동사, 3인칭 단수 아닌 현재형 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): slow

음절, 분리, 강세

slow 1 음절을 포함합니다: slow

음성 표기: ˈslō

slow , ˈslō (빨간 음절은 강세가 있습니다)

Slow - 중요성과 사용 빈도

단어 빈도 및 중요성 지수는 특정 언어에서 단어가 얼마나 자주 나타나는지를 나타냅니다. 숫자가 작을수록 단어가 더 자주 사용됩니다. 가장 자주 사용되는 단어는 일반적으로 1에서 4000 사이입니다.

slow: ~ 1700 (아주 흔한).

이 중요성 지수는 언어 학습 과정에서 가장 유용한 단어에 집중할 수 있도록 도와줍니다.

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