英語

slackly

gb/slˈækli/ us/slˈækli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb C1 property
1

loosely; not tight

In a loose way, not tight.

用法パターン: [something] hangs/lies/drapes slackly
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse with slack (informal) meaning “not busy” (e.g., a slack day).
類義語
loosely (More general and much more common.) | laxly (Often suggests not tight; can also suggest not strict.)
対義語
tightly (Firmly fastened or stretched.) | tautly (Stretched tight with no slack.)
コロケーション
hang slackly |lie slackly |drape slackly |fall slackly |slackly tied |slackly knotted |slackly held |slackly stretched |slackly looped |slackly wrapped
テーマ
daily_life |clothing |materials
例文
  • The rope hung slackly between the posts.
  • Her scarf draped slackly over one shoulder.
  • The curtain fell slackly after the rail came loose.
学習者向け例文
  • The belt was tied slackly.
  • The rope hung slackly.
adverb C1 property
2

limply; without energy

In a weak, limp way.

用法パターン: [someone]'s [arms/hands] hang slackly
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse it where “slowly” fits; slackly is about limpness/weakness, not speed.
類義語
limply (Direct synonym for physical limpness.) | weakly (Emphasizes lack of strength more than looseness.)
対義語
stiffly (With rigid muscles or posture.) | firmly (With strength or control.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
body_health |emotions
例文
  • His arms hung slackly by his sides as he listened.
  • After the injection, her hand lay slackly on the bed.
  • He stood with his mouth slackly open, too tired to speak.
学習者向け例文
  • His arms hung slackly.
  • My hand lay slackly on the table.
adverb formal C1 property
3

laxly; not strictly

Not strictly or carefully enough.

用法パターン: [rule/law/standard] is enforced slackly
よくある間違い:
Do not use to mean “late” or “behind schedule”; use “slowly” or “not on time.”
類義語
leniently (Focuses on being forgiving rather than careless.) | laxly (Closest in meaning; common in formal writing.)
対義語
strictly (With firm rules and enforcement.) | rigorously (With thorough, careful enforcement.)
コロケーション
slackly enforced |slackly regulated |slackly supervised |slackly monitored |slackly controlled |slackly applied |slackly administered |slackly managed
テーマ
law |government |business
例文
  • Safety rules were enforced slackly for years.
  • The policy was applied slackly across different departments.
  • The industry remained slackly regulated until the scandal.
学習者向け例文
  • The rules were enforced slackly.
  • The factory was slackly supervised.
文法
辞書形
slackly
IPA
GB/slˈækli/
US/slˈækli/
音節・強勢
slackly (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (slackly)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: slackly
  • Plural: slacklies
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