slackly
gb/slˈækli/ us/slˈækli/
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Angličtina
lazán, ernyedten, erőtlenül, nem elég szigorúan
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1
lazán
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Vzorec užití:
[something] hangs/lies/drapes slackly
The rope hung slackly between the posts.
A kötél lazán lógott az oszlopok között.
Her scarf draped slackly over one shoulder.
A sála lazán az egyik vállára omlott.
The curtain fell slackly after the rail came loose.
Učební příklady
The belt was tied slackly.
Az öv lazán volt megkötve.
The rope hung slackly.
A kötél lazán lógott.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse with slack (informal) meaning “not busy” (e.g., a slack day).
Význam
loosely; not tight
Kolokace
hang slackly
|lie slackly
|drape slackly
|fall slackly
|slackly tied
|slackly knotted
|slackly held
|slackly stretched
|slackly looped
|slackly wrapped
Synonyma
loosely (More general and much more common.)
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laxly (Often suggests not tight; can also suggest not strict.)
Antonyma
tightly (Firmly fastened or stretched.)
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tautly (Stretched tight with no slack.)
Témata
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Definice
In a loose way, not tight.
In a loose way, without being stretched, tightened, or held firmly.
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2
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s [arms/hands] hang slackly
His arms hung slackly by his sides as he listened.
Miközben hallgatta, a karjai ernyedten lógtak az oldala mellett.
After the injection, her hand lay slackly on the bed.
Az injekció után a keze ernyedten feküdt az ágyon.
He stood with his mouth slackly open, too tired to speak.
Učební příklady
His arms hung slackly.
A karjai ernyedten lógtak.
My hand lay slackly on the table.
A kezem ernyedten feküdt az asztalon.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse it where “slowly” fits; slackly is about limpness/weakness, not speed.
Význam
limply; without energy
Kolokace
hang slackly at his sides
|hands fell slackly
|jaw slackly open
|muscles slackly relaxed
|mouth hung slackly
|shoulders slumped slackly
|legs lay slackly
|head lolled slackly
Synonyma
limply (Direct synonym for physical limpness.)
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weakly (Emphasizes lack of strength more than looseness.)
Antonyma
stiffly (With rigid muscles or posture.)
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firmly (With strength or control.)
Témata
body_health
|emotions
Definice
In a weak, limp way.
In a limp or weak way, showing little strength, tension, or energy.
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3
lazán
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Vzorec užití:
[rule/law/standard] is enforced slackly
Safety rules were enforced slackly for years.
A biztonsági szabályokat évekig nem elég szigorúan tartatták be.
The policy was applied slackly across different departments.
A szabályzatot a különböző osztályokon nem elég szigorúan alkalmazták.
The industry remained slackly regulated until the scandal.
Učební příklady
The rules were enforced slackly.
A szabályokat nem elég szigorúan tartatták be.
The factory was slackly supervised.
A gyárat nem elég szigorúan felügyelték.
Častá chyba:
Do not use to mean “late” or “behind schedule”; use “slowly” or “not on time.”
Význam
laxly; not strictly
Kolokace
slackly enforced
|slackly regulated
|slackly supervised
|slackly monitored
|slackly controlled
|slackly applied
|slackly administered
|slackly managed
Synonyma
leniently (Focuses on being forgiving rather than careless.)
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laxly (Closest in meaning; common in formal writing.)
Antonyma
strictly (With firm rules and enforcement.)
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rigorously (With thorough, careful enforcement.)
Témata
law
|government
|business
Definice
Not strictly or carefully enough.
In a way that is not strict, careful, or properly controlled; with too little enforcement or attention.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
slackly
IPA
GB/slˈækli/
US/slˈækli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
slackly (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (slackly)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: slackly
- Plural: slacklies
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