slackly
gb/slˈækli/ us/slˈækli/
C1
Angielski
lazán, ernyedten, erőtlenül, nem elég szigorúan
C1
1
lazán
B1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The belt was tied slackly.
Az öv lazán volt megkötve.
The rope hung slackly.
A kötél lazán lógott.
Częsty błąd:
Do not confuse with slack (informal) meaning “not busy” (e.g., a slack day).
Znaczenie
loosely; not tight
Kolokacje
hang slackly
|lie slackly
|drape slackly
|fall slackly
|slackly tied
|slackly knotted
|slackly held
|slackly stretched
|slackly looped
|slackly wrapped
Synonimy
loosely (More general and much more common.)
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laxly (Often suggests not tight; can also suggest not strict.)
Antonimy
tightly (Firmly fastened or stretched.)
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tautly (Stretched tight with no slack.)
Tematy
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Definicja
In a loose way, not tight.
In a loose way, without being stretched, tightened, or held firmly.
C1
2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
His arms hung slackly.
A karjai ernyedten lógtak.
My hand lay slackly on the table.
A kezem ernyedten feküdt az asztalon.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may overuse it where “slowly” fits; slackly is about limpness/weakness, not speed.
Znaczenie
limply; without energy
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
limply (Direct synonym for physical limpness.)
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weakly (Emphasizes lack of strength more than looseness.)
Antonimy
stiffly (With rigid muscles or posture.)
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firmly (With strength or control.)
Tematy
body_health
|emotions
Definicja
In a weak, limp way.
In a limp or weak way, showing little strength, tension, or energy.
C1
FORMAL
3
lazán
B1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The rules were enforced slackly.
A szabályokat nem elég szigorúan tartatták be.
The factory was slackly supervised.
A gyárat nem elég szigorúan felügyelték.
Częsty błąd:
Do not use to mean “late” or “behind schedule”; use “slowly” or “not on time.”
Znaczenie
laxly; not strictly
Kolokacje
slackly enforced
|slackly regulated
|slackly supervised
|slackly monitored
|slackly controlled
|slackly applied
|slackly administered
|slackly managed
Synonimy
leniently (Focuses on being forgiving rather than careless.)
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laxly (Closest in meaning; common in formal writing.)
Antonimy
strictly (With firm rules and enforcement.)
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rigorously (With thorough, careful enforcement.)
Tematy
law
|government
|business
Definicja
Not strictly or carefully enough.
In a way that is not strict, careful, or properly controlled; with too little enforcement or attention.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
slackly
IPA
GB/slˈækli/
US/slˈækli/
Sylaby i akcent
slackly (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (slackly)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: slackly
- Plural: slacklies
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