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