英语

slight

gb/slˈaɪt/ us/slˈaɪt/
B1 英语
~ 2300
义项
0 个义项
adjective B1 property
1

Small in degree or importance

Small in amount or importance; not big or serious.

用法模式: a slight [difference/change/problem]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'slight' with 'light' when talking about weight. 'Slight' refers to degree or importance, not heaviness.
近义词
minor (Often used for problems or issues that are not serious.) | small (General term for limited size or amount; less formal.)
反义词
major (Refers to something large in degree or importance.) | significant (Indicates something important or meaningful in effect.)
搭配
slight chance |slight difference |slight increase |slight problem |slight delay
主题
description |measurement |daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life
例句
  • There was a slight delay in the train's arrival.
  • She noticed a slight change in his tone.
  • The patient has a slight fever.
  • We made only slight adjustments to the plan.
  • He gave me a slight nod of approval.
学习者例句
  • I have a slight headache today.
  • There is a slight problem with my phone.
  • She made a slight mistake in the test.
  • The soup needs a slight change in taste.
  • He felt a slight pain in his knee.
动词 B2 action
2

Treat without respect or ignore

To make someone feel unimportant by ignoring them or not showing respect.

用法模式: to slight [someone]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'slight' (verb) with 'slightly' (adverb). The verb is about disrespect, not degree.
近义词
insult (Directly shows disrespect, often verbally.) | snub (To ignore someone publicly or socially.)
反义词
respect (To treat someone with honor and consideration.) | praise (To express approval or admiration toward someone.)
搭配
feel slighted |intentionally slight |slight someone
主题
emotions |relationships |communication
例句
  • She felt slighted when they didn’t invite her to the meeting.
  • He didn’t mean to slight his colleague by forgetting her name.
  • They slighted the team's efforts by not mentioning them in the report.
学习者例句
  • I felt slighted when he walked past me without saying hello.
  • She did not invite him, and he felt slighted.
  • He was slighted by their rude comment.
adjective B2 property
3

Thin and not strong physically

Thin and not very strong in body.

用法模式: a slight [man/woman/build/frame]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse 'slight' here with 'light' when describing weight. 'Slight' refers to body build, not the weight of objects.
近义词
slender (Thin in an attractive way; more positive tone.) | frail (Physically weak; can imply poor health.)
反义词
sturdy (Physically strong and solidly built.) | muscular (Having well-developed muscles.)
搭配
slight build |slight frame
主题
appearance |physical traits |body |health
例句
  • He was of slight build but surprisingly fast.
  • Her slight frame made it hard to carry heavy boxes.
  • Despite his slight appearance, he was very fit.
学习者例句
  • He is a man with a slight build.
  • She has a slight body but is strong.
  • The boy is slight and cannot lift heavy things.
语法
词典原形
slight
IPA
GB/slˈaɪt/
US/slˈaɪt/
音节与重音
slight (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (slight)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: slight
  • Comparative: slighter
  • Superlative: slightest
Verb
  • Base: slight
  • 3rd Person Singular: slights
  • Present Participle: slighting
  • Past: slighted
词族
Forms
slights verb slighting verb slighted verb slighter adjective slightest adjective
Core family
slightly adverb A2
Advanced or less common
slightness noun
相关表达

feel slighted

1
/fˈil slˈaɪtɪd/
fixed phrase

Feel disrespected or ignored

To feel hurt because someone did not show you respect or attention.

例句
  • He felt slighted when they didn’t thank him for his help.
  • Many employees felt slighted by the lack of recognition.

take it as a slight

1
/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈæz ə slˈaɪt/
fixed phrase

Interpret something as an insult

To think that what someone did or said was an insult to you.

例句
  • Please don’t take it as a slight; I simply forgot to call you.
  • She took his absence at the party as a slight.

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