英语

slightly

gb/slˈaɪtli/ us/slˈaɪtli/
A2 英语
~ 1200
义项
0 个义项
adverb A2 property
1

To a small extent

A little; not very much.

用法模式: slightly [adjective/adverb]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'slightly' with 'lightly'. 'Lightly' usually refers to physical force or weight, while 'slightly' refers to degree or amount.
近义词
a little (Very common and informal alternative with the same meaning.) | marginally (Slightly more formal and often used in business or academic contexts.)
反义词
considerably (Indicates a much greater degree, the opposite of 'slightly'.) | significantly (Shows a large and important difference, opposite to a small one.)
搭配
slightly different |slightly better |slightly larger |slightly open |slightly injured
主题
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The soup is slightly too salty.
  • She looked slightly confused by the question.
  • It’s slightly warmer today than yesterday.
  • He moved the chair slightly to the left.
  • I’m feeling slightly better after resting.
学习者例句
  • The room is slightly cold.
  • I am slightly tired.
  • The bag is slightly heavy.
  • She is slightly late.
  • The door is slightly open.
语法
词典原形
slightly
IPA
GB/slˈaɪtli/
US/slˈaɪtli/
音节与重音
slightly (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (slightly)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: slightly
  • Plural: slightlies
词族
Forms
slightlies noun
Core family
slight adjective B1
Advanced or less common
slightness noun
相关表达

ever so slightly

1
/ˈɛvɚ sˈoʊ slˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase

To a very small extent

Only a little bit; almost not at all.

例句
  • He was ever so slightly annoyed by the noise.
  • The door was ever so slightly open, letting in a draft.

move slightly

1
/mˈuv slˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase

Change position a little bit

To change where something is, but only a little.

例句
  • Could you move slightly to your left?
  • She moved slightly to make room for him.

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