slow
[slEu]
adj.
Slow, slow, inactive, slow
v.
(～ down) (to) slow down, (to) decelerate, slow down
adv.
slowly
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AHD:[sl?]
D.J.[sl*&]
K.K.[slo]
adj. (adjective)
slow.er, slow.est abbreviation sl.
Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed:
p>Slow, slowly: something that does not move quickly or cannot move quickly; moving at a low speed:
a slow train; slow walkers.
Low-speed train; walk A very slow walker
Marked by a retarded tempo:
A slow pace: characterized by a slow pace:
a slow waltz.
A slow waltz
Taking or requiring a long time:
Long: taking a long time or requiring a long time ：
The slow job of making bread.
The slow job of making bread
Taking more time than is usual:
Slower Slow: taking longer than usual:
a slow worker; slow progress in the peace negotiations.
A slow worker; slow progress in the peace negotiations. Progress
Registering a time or rate behind or below the correct one:
(clock) Slow: The displayed time or rate is behind or below the correct one: ：
a slow clock.
A slow clock
Lacking in promptness or willingness; not precipitate:
Not in a hurry Gentle: lacking decisiveness or willingness; not hasty:
They were slow to accept our invitation.
They reluctantly accepted our invitation
Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions:
Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions:
Business was slow today.
Business is sluggish now
Lacking liveliness or interest; boring:
Boring, boring: lack of energy or interest; boring:
a slow party.
A slow party
Not having or exhibiting intellectual or mental quickness:
A slow party. or mentally quick:
a slow learner.
A slow learner
Only moderately warm; low:
warm Fire, slow heating: only moderately warm; low:
a slow oven.
A stove that is not too hot
adv. (adv. )
slower,slowest
So as to fall behind the correct time or rate:
Slowly: (slowly) so as to fall behind the correct time or rate:
Speed:
The watch runs slow.
This watch runs slow
At a low speed:
At a low speed:
Go slow!
Go slowly!
v. (verb)