Модел на употреба:
[animal] slithers (+ along/across/through [place])
A snake slithered through the long grass and disappeared into the hedge.
Egy kígyó átkúszott a magas füvön, és eltűnt a sövényben.
We watched the lizard slither across the warm rock.
Néztük, ahogy a gyík átkúszott a meleg sziklán.
Earthworms slither along the soil after heavy rain.
Примери за учащи
The snake slithered away.
A kígyó elkúszott.
I saw a worm slither on the ground.
Láttam egy férget kúszni a földön.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use *slither* for normal walking; it suggests a snake-like sliding motion.
Значение
move like a snake
Колокации
slither along
|slither across the floor
|slither through the grass
|slither into a hole
|slither out from under
|slither away
|slither silently
|slither forward
|slither between rocks
|slither over
Синоними
wriggle (Emphasizes twisting movement, not necessarily forward progress.)
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glide (Suggests smooth motion, but usually without the twisting shape.)
Антоними
stand still (No movement at all.)
Теми
animals
|nature
|movement
Определение
If a snake slithers, it moves forward by sliding and turning its body.
To move forward by sliding over a surface with a twisting, curving motion, like a snake.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] slithers (+ into/out of/through/past [place])
He slithered into the meeting late and took the nearest empty seat.
Késve besurrant a megbeszélésre, és elfoglalta a legközelebbi üres széket.
Fog slithered through the trees and across the road.
A köd bekúszott a fák közé, és ráterült az útra.
The scarf slithered through her fingers as she tried to tie it.
Примери за учащи
The cat slithered under the sofa.
A macska bekúszott a kanapé alá.
She slithered past without a sound.
Hangtalanul elsurrant.
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse *slither* with *slide*: *slither* often suggests a long, curving motion and can sound slightly negative when used about people.
Значение
move smoothly and quietly
Колокации
slither into the room
|slither through a gap
|slither past
|slither between
|slither around
|slither out
|slither quietly
|slither silently
|slither closer
|slither back
Синоними
sneak (Focuses on secrecy; not necessarily smooth or snake-like movement.)
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glide (Neutral/positive smooth movement; lacks the creepy or sneaky suggestion.)
Антоними
stomp (Loud, heavy movement rather than quiet, smooth movement.)
Теми
movement
|daily_life
|stories
Определение
To move in a smooth, quiet way, like a snake.
To move smoothly and quietly in a way that suggests a snake-like, sinuous motion.
Модел на употреба:
[vehicle/object/person] slithers (+ along/down/over [surface])
The car slithered on the ice and narrowly missed the barrier.
Az autó megcsúszott a jégen, és kis híján nekiütközött a korlátnak.
Loose stones made us slither down the path despite our boots.
A laza kövek miatt a bakancsunk ellenére is meg-megcsúszva ereszkedtünk le az ösvényen.
The canoe slithered over the mud as they dragged it to the water.
Примери за учащи
The car slithered on the wet road.
Az autó megcsúszott a nedves úton.
Честа грешка:
Use *skid* more for vehicles; *slither* adds a snaking, side-to-side feeling.
Значение
slide or skid without control
Колокации
slither on ice
|slither across the road
|slither down the slope
|slither down a bank
|slither sideways
|slither out of control
|slither towards
|slither over gravel
|slither on wet leaves
|slither downhill
Синоними
skid (Common for vehicles; focuses on loss of traction.)
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slide (More general; may be controlled or intentional.)
Антоними
grip (To hold the surface firmly rather than slipping.)
Теми
transport
|movement
|weather
Определение
To slide in an uncontrolled way, often on something slippery.
To slide or skid in a way that is hard to control, often because a surface is steep, slippery, or unstable.
Модел на употреба:
a slither (of [something])
With a soft slither, the snake vanished into the undergrowth.
Halk surrogással a kígyó eltűnt az aljnövényzetben.
She heard the slither of something moving in the leaves behind her.
Hallotta valaminek a surrogását a háta mögötti levelek között.
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse *slither* with *sliver* (a thin piece).
Значение
a snake-like sliding movement
Колокации
with a slither
|a sudden slither
|a quiet slither
|the slither of a snake
|hear a slither
|a slither through the grass
Синоними
wriggle (Emphasizes twisting, often without smooth forward sliding.)
|
slide (More general and usually lacks the snake-like idea.)
Антоними
stillness (The absence of movement.)
Теми
movement
|animals
|nature
Определение
A slither is a smooth, twisting sliding movement.
A smooth, twisting sliding movement like that of a snake; an instance of slithering.