slam
/slæm/ (bre, ipa) · /slæm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslam/ (ame, mw)
slam — verb
- slampresent simple I / you / we / they
- slamshe / she / it
- slammedpast simple
- slamming-ing form
1. to apply great force so a door, lid, or other object hits a surface with a loud
to apply great force so a door, lid, or other object hits a surface with a loud bang; or for an object to strike a surface in this way by itself
Femi slammed the car door shut and drove away without looking back.
slam + object + shut (resultative adjective)
Mert accidentally slammed his finger in the kitchen drawer while reaching for a spoon.
slam + body part + in/into + object
A strong gust of wind slammed the garden gate against the fence all night.
The old wooden bookshelf fell over and slammed into the wall during the earthquake.
文法句型
slam + object + adverb/preposition
slam + shut
slam + into + object
用法筆記
The object is usually something solid like a door, window, lid, or book. When used intransitively, the subject is typically a heavy or fast-moving object.
常見錯誤
2. to express very strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in a publ
to express very strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in a public or official statement
A prominent food critic slammed the new restaurant for serving cold food.
slam + object + for + gerund
The opposition party slammed the government's decision to cut education funding.
slam + object (abstract noun phrase)
Mayumi's newspaper column slammed the fashion industry for using underpaid workers.
Several parents slammed the school board for removing music classes from the timetable.
文法句型
slam + object + for + noun/gerund
slam + object + as + noun/adjective
用法筆記
Common in newspaper headlines and informal political discussion. Stronger and more aggressive than 'criticize' — closer to 'condemn' or 'attack verbally.'
常見錯誤
slam — noun
1. a sudden, loud sound made when something hits a hard surface with force
a sudden, loud sound made when something hits a hard surface with force
The glass door closed with a loud slam that startled everyone in the café.
with a + adjective + slam
Ava heard the slam of a heavy book hitting the wooden floor upstairs.
the slam of + noun
The slam of the iron gate echoed through the narrow alley late at night.
The neighbours woke up suddenly to the loud slam of a car door outside their window.
文法句型
the slam of + noun
with a slam
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' to specify what caused the sound, or with 'with a' to describe how something closed or hit.
2. a public event where people perform poems they have written and are judged by me
a public event where people perform poems they have written and are judged by members of the audience
Talia performed an emotional poem about her grandmother at the youth poetry slam.
poetry slam (full compound noun)
The audience cheered and clapped after each poet finished at the local slam.
Minh won first place at the citywide poetry slam with a piece about his family.
Dahlia has been practicing her spoken word piece for the upcoming slam for two months.
- competition
general term; lacks the specific poetry-and-performance focus
- contest
similar to competition, but less tied to the arts
- spoken word event
broader category that includes slams but also non-competitive readings
文法句型
poetry slam
slam + noun (slam event, slam poet)
用法筆記
Often appears as the compound 'poetry slam.' The audience usually scores performances, making it more interactive than a traditional poetry reading.
常見錯誤
3. one of the four most important tennis tournaments in the world, known as grand s
one of the four most important tennis tournaments in the world, known as grand slams
Winning all four grand slam tournaments in a single year is an extraordinary achievement.
grand slam tournament (compound noun)
The French Open is one of the four major tennis slams held each calendar year.
Élise watched every match of the US Open, the final tennis slam of the season.
Iker dreams of winning a grand slam singles title before he turns thirty years old.
- grand slam
the full term; 'slam' is a shortening
- major
used in golf and some other sports for top tournaments
文法句型
grand slam
slam event
slam title
用法筆記
The four grand slams in tennis are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The term 'slam' alone usually implies one of these four tournaments.
4. a strong public statement criticizing someone or something very harshly
a strong public statement criticizing someone or something very harshly
The senator's speech was a harsh slam at the opposition party's tax plan.
a + adjective + slam + at + object
The film received a serious slam from online reviewers and major magazines alike.
Mauricio's proposal faced a public slam during the heated town hall meeting.
The editorial was a direct slam at the company's poor record on environmental issues.
- criticism
general and neutral; does not carry the force of 'slam'
- attack
similar in strength; can be verbal or written
- condemnation
more formal and morally charged
- praise
expression of approval and admiration
文法句型
a slam at/against + object
用法筆記
Less common than the verb sense 'slam' (to criticize). Often appears in journalistic writing with 'at' or 'against' to indicate the target.