slip
/slɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /slɪp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslip/ (ame, mw)
slip — 動詞
- slippresent simple I / you / we / they
- slipshe / she / it
- slippedpast simple
- slipping-ing form
1. to accidentally slide on a slippery or wet surface, often losing your balance or
滑倒
腳底打滑，失去平衡
to accidentally slide on a slippery or wet surface, often losing your balance or falling
Bao slipped on the wet floor of the school hallway and dropped his books.
Bao 在學校走廊濕滑的地板上滑倒，手上的書都掉到地上。
slip on [wet surface] for accidental sliding
My foot slipped as I climbed down the muddy bank near the river.
我爬下河邊泥濘的河岸時腳滑了一下。
Yara's skateboard slipped sideways on the gravel, and she nearly fell.
Yara 的滑板在碎石路上往側邊打滑，她差點摔倒。
A hiker slipped on a loose rock while crossing the mountain trail.
一名登山客穿越山徑時踩到鬆動的石頭而滑倒。
The path was so icy that several people slipped before noon.
那條路結冰得厉害，中午前就有好幾個人滑倒了。
文法句型
slip + on + [surface]
用法筆記
The surface that causes the slip is introduced by 'on': slip on ice, slip on a wet floor, slip on a banana peel. Rarely used transitively in this sense.
常見錯誤
2. when an object shifts away from where it should be because it was not fastened,
滑落
物品脫離原來的位置
when an object shifts away from where it should be because it was not fastened, held, or supported properly
The heavy suitcase slipped from Walid's grasp and hit the floor.
那個沉重的手提箱從 Walid 手中滑落，砰的一聲砸在地板上。
slip from [someone's] grasp/hand
Jenna's glasses slipped down her nose while she was chopping onions.
Jenna 切洋蔥時，她的眼鏡從鼻樑上滑了下來。
slip down — gradual downward movement
The rope around the boat slipped loose when the wind picked up.
風變大時，繫在船上的繩子鬆脫滑開了。
Evelyn's bracelet slipped off her wrist during the volleyball match.
Evelyn 的手鍊在排球比賽時從她的手腕上滑落了。
The ladder slipped sideways against the wall, and Chidi grabbed it just in time.
梯子沿著牆壁往側邊滑落，Chidi 及時抓住了它。
文法句型
slip + off/down/out of/from
用法筆記
Common with adverbs and prepositions of direction: off, down, out of, from, sideways. The subject is usually an object that was resting against something or held by someone.
3. to go or put something in a quick, quiet way that other people do not notice, or
溜走；悄悄放
悄悄移動或放置東西
to go or put something in a quick, quiet way that other people do not notice, or to leave a place without being seen
Asher slipped out of the meeting while everyone was still arguing about the budget.
大家還在為預算爭論時，Asher 已經悄悄溜出了會議室。
slip out of [place] — leave unnoticed
Nikhil slipped a note under Apinya's door before heading to the airport.
Nikhil 在出發去機場前，悄悄地把一張紙條塞到 Apinya 的門縫下。
slip + [object] + under/into [place] — put discreetly
The cat slipped through the half-open gate into the garden.
那隻貓從半開的圍籬門溜進了花園。
Jude slipped the key into his pocket without anyone noticing.
Jude 趁沒人注意，悄悄放了一把鑰匙進口袋裡。
Élise slipped her phone into her bag just before the teacher turned around.
Élise 在老師轉身之前，悄悄把手機放進包包裡。
文法句型
slip + out of/into/through + [place]
slip + [object] + into/under + [place]
用法筆記
The intransitive use describes a person moving stealthily (slip out, slip away, slip through). The transitive use describes placing something discreetly (slip a note under the door, slip money into someone's hand).
常見錯誤
4. to become gradually poorer in quality, standard, or performance, often because n
衰退
品質或水準逐漸下降
to become gradually poorer in quality, standard, or performance, often because nobody is paying enough attention
The quality of service at the hotel had slipped badly since our last visit.
這家旅館的服務品質自從我們上次住宿後已經大幅衰退了。
quality / standards + slip + adverb — gradual decline
João's grades slipped after he stopped attending the study group.
João 不再參加讀書會之後，他的成績就退步了。
Safety standards in the warehouse have slipped since the new manager took over.
新任經理接手後，倉庫的安全標準就下降了。
Grandmother's health slipped slowly over the winter, and she grew very weak.
奶奶的健康整個冬天慢慢變差，她變得非常虛弱。
Sales slipped by twelve percent last quarter, so the company needs a new plan.
上一季銷售額下滑了百分之十二，公司需要擬定新的計畫。
- decline
more formal and broader in use
- deteriorate
more formal; suggests irreversible worsening
- drop
suggests a faster or more sudden fall
- improve
to become better
文法句型
slip + adverb (badly/steadily/gradually)
用法筆記
Often describes a gradual worsening of quality, standards, health, or performance. Intransitive only. The agent of decline is usually implied (lack of attention, poor management) rather than stated.
5. to free yourself or someone else from something that holds or restrains you, suc
掙脫
從束縛或控制中脫離
to free yourself or someone else from something that holds or restrains you, such as a rope, a grip, or a collar
The dog slipped its collar and ran across the busy street.
那隻狗掙脫了項圈，跑到繁忙的馬路對面。
slip + [restraining item] — free oneself from it
Yumi managed to slip free from her little brother's tight hug.
Yumi 設法從弟弟的緊抱中掙脫出來。
slip free from [grip/hold]
The escaped prisoner slipped his handcuffs and ran toward the woods.
逃犯掙脫了手銬，朝樹林的方向跑去。
Constanza tried to slip away from the crowd, but her friends called her back.
Constanza 想從人群裡溜走，但她的朋友們把她叫了回來。
The fish slipped out of the net and swam back into the deep water.
那條魚從網中掙脫，游回了深水區。
- escape
broader; can refer to any kind of escape, not just from physical restraint
- break free
more forceful; suggests using strength to escape
文法句型
slip + [restraint/item that holds]
slip + free/away
用法筆記
The object is typically an item that holds or restrains: collar, leash, handcuffs, grasp, net. Can also be used with 'free' or 'away' to emphasise the escape.
6. when boxing, to dodge a blow by turning your upper body sharply to the side
閃躲
拳擊中快速閃避對方出拳
when boxing, to dodge a blow by turning your upper body sharply to the side
The boxer slipped his opponent's jab and answered with a quick hook.
那名拳擊手閃過對手的刺拳，然後以一記快速勾拳回擊。
slip + [punch type] — boxing dodge
Christopher trained for months to learn how to slip punches properly.
Christopher 花了幾個月練習如何正確地閃躲來拳。
Megan slipped a right cross and then landed a clean hit to the body.
Megan 閃過一記右直拳，然後精準地擊中對方的身體。
The coach showed the young fighter how to slip and counterattack in one motion.
教練向年輕的拳手示範如何閃躲後立刻反擊。
The champion slipped three straight punches before the bell ended the round.
拳王連續閃過三記直拳，直到鈴聲結束了這回合。
文法句型
slip + [type of punch]
用法筆記
Domain-specific to boxing. The object is typically a type of punch: jab, cross, hook, straight punch. In boxing commentary, 'slip' is distinct from 'duck' (duck goes under the punch) and 'block' (uses arms to stop it).
7. to become worth less money, especially over a period of time — used of investmen
下跌；貶值
價值或價格逐漸下降
to become worth less money, especially over a period of time — used of investments, currencies, or assets whose market price falls gradually.
Noa watched his company's shares slip in value during the market downturn.
Noa 看著他公司的股價在市場衰退期間下跌。
slip in value + time context (during + noun)
The value of the old painting slipped steadily over twenty years.
這幅老畫的價值在二十年間穩步下滑。
Investors grew worried as stock prices slipped for the third day in a row.
股市連跌三天，投資人開始感到憂心。
Apinya realised her savings had slipped in value because of rising inflation.
Apinya 發現她的存款因通貨膨脹而貶值了。
As the yen slipped against the dollar, Japanese exporters welcomed the change.
日圓對美元走貶，日本的出口商樂見其成。
文法句型
slip + in value
slip + against [currency]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a financial asset, currency, or investment. Not used for physical measurements such as temperature or speed — use 'drop' or 'fall' instead.
常見錯誤
8. to put on or take off an item of clothing with one smooth, quick action, often w
快速穿脫
快速且輕鬆地穿上或脫下衣物
to put on or take off an item of clothing with one smooth, quick action, often without having to undo buttons or fasteners.
Mauricio slipped off his shoes at the door before entering the temple.
Mauricio 在進寺廟前順手脫掉了鞋子。
slip off + shoes — remove smoothly
Noa slipped into a warm sweater after coming inside from the snow.
Noa 從雪地進屋後，很快套上了一件保暖毛衣。
slip into + (item of clothing) — put on smoothly
Min slipped out of her jacket and hung it neatly on the hook.
Min 迅速脫下外套，整整齊齊地掛在掛鉤上。
Baraka slipped on his coat and left the house in a hurry.
Baraka 匆忙穿上大衣就出了門。
Iris slipped the dress over her head and checked herself in the mirror.
Iris 把洋裝往頭上一套，對著鏡子打量自己。
文法句型
slip + into/out of + clothing
slip + on/off + clothing
slip + [garment] + over/onto + body part
用法筆記
Commonly used with the prepositions 'into', 'out of', 'on', and 'off'. The action always suggests speed and ease — unlike 'put on', which is neutral and slower. For transitive use ('slip something on/off'), the garment is the object and a preposition follows.
常見錯誤
slip — 名詞
- slipsingular
- slipsplural
1. a small, thin piece of paper used for writing notes on or as a record of a payme
紙條；單據
書寫或記錄用的小紙片
a small, thin piece of paper used for writing notes on or as a record of a payment, bet, order, or other transaction
Dewi handed the cashier a deposit slip with her account number on it.
Dewi 將寫有帳號的存款單交給了出納員。
collocation: deposit slip
The waiter wrote our order on a small slip of paper.
服務員在一張小紙條上寫下了我們點的菜。
collocation: slip of paper
Layla found a pink betting slip inside her jacket pocket.
Layla 在她的外套口袋裡發現了一張粉紅色的投注單。
Each pay slip shows how much tax Kabir paid that month.
每張薪資單都顯示 Kabir 當月繳了多少稅。
Min tore a slip from the notepad and passed it to Adina.
Min 從筆記本撕下一張紙條遞給 Adina。
文法句型
slip + of + paper
modifier + slip
用法筆記
Often combined with a noun that describes the purpose of the slip, such as 'deposit slip', 'betting slip', or 'payslip'.
常見錯誤
2. a small, often careless mistake made while speaking, writing, or making a judgme
小錯；疏失
說話或寫作中的無意小失誤
a small, often careless mistake made while speaking, writing, or making a judgment, usually without intending to
Calling his teacher 'Mom' was an embarrassing slip in front of the whole class.
在全校同學面前把老師叫成「媽媽」，真是個令人尷尬的失言。
typical context: embarrassing slip in speech
A slip of the tongue made Rafael accidentally reveal the surprise party plan.
Rafael 的口誤不小心洩露了驚喜派對的計畫。
idiom: a slip of the tongue
The annual report had one slip where the date was printed wrong.
那份年度報告有一處疏失，日期印錯了。
Eve's slip in judgment cost the team their biggest client that year.
Eve 的判斷失誤讓公司那年失去了最大的客戶。
A small slip in the calculation led to a huge difference in the final budget.
計算中的一個小疏失導致最終預算出現巨大差異。
文法句型
slip + of + the + tongue
slip + of + the + pen
slip + in + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears in fixed expressions like 'a slip of the tongue' (a speaking error) and 'a slip of the pen' (a writing error). The object of the preposition 'in' names the area where the mistake occurred (e.g. 'slip in judgment', 'slip in calculation').
常見錯誤
3. a sudden loss of balance or grip that causes a person to slide or fall, typicall
滑倒
因地面濕滑而失去平衡摔倒
a sudden loss of balance or grip that causes a person to slide or fall, typically on a wet, icy, or slippery surface
Heloísa took a nasty slip on the wet floor near the swimming pool.
Heloísa 在游泳池旁的濕地上狠狠滑了一跤。
collocation: take a slip
The old man's slip on the icy footpath broke his reading glasses.
那位老先生在人行道結冰處滑倒，摔壞了他的老花眼鏡。
One slip on the muddy trail sent Selim sliding down the hillside.
Selim 在泥濘小徑上一腳踩滑，整個人滑下了山坡。
Sade's slip on the stairs left her ankle swollen and painful for days.
Sade 在樓梯上滑倒，腳踝腫痛了好幾天。
文法句型
take + a + slip
have + a + slip
用法筆記
Often used with 'take' or 'have' ('took a slip', 'had a slip'). The preposition 'on' specifies the surface or location where the slip occurred. Similar to 'trip' but specifically involves losing friction rather than catching one's foot.
常見錯誤
4. a noticeable drop in quality, performance, behaviour, or standards compared to a
下滑；衰退
品質或表現的下跌
a noticeable drop in quality, performance, behaviour, or standards compared to a previous, better level
The company's slip in sales worried everyone in the factory.
公司業績的下滑讓工廠裡的每個人都感到擔憂。
collocation: slip in sales
A slip in the quality of her essays made the teacher ask what was wrong.
她作文品質的下滑讓老師關心地問她怎麼了。
collocation: slip in quality
There has been a noticeable slip in test scores since the new schedule began.
自從新的時間表開始實施後，考試成績出現明顯的下滑。
Obi's slip in performance cost him his place on the starting team.
Obi 表現的下滑讓他失去了先發陣容的位置。
文法句型
slip + in + noun (quality/performance/standards)
slip + from + noun
用法筆記
The preposition 'in' introduces the area where the decline occurs. This sense differs from the MISTAKE sense (noun/2) in that it describes a continuing trend or drop over time, not a single small error. Distinguish from the verb sense 'slip' (GET WORSE) which names the action of getting worse — this noun sense names the resulting decline itself.
常見錯誤
5. a woman's lightweight undergarment with thin shoulder straps, worn beneath outer
襯裙
穿在裙子或洋裝內的薄內衣
a woman's lightweight undergarment with thin shoulder straps, worn beneath outer clothing to help the top layer hang smoothly or prevent see-through issues
Jessica wore a silk slip under her blue evening dress.
Jessica 在藍色晚禮服下穿了一件絲質襯裙。
collocation: silk slip
The white slip was visible beneath the thin fabric of Lotte's summer skirt.
白色襯裙在 Lotte 夏天裙子的薄布料下隱約可見。
typical use: visible beneath thin fabric
Aunt Ari bought a new slip to wear at her niece's wedding ceremony.
Ari 阿姨買了一件新襯裙，準備在姪女的婚禮上穿。
The bride's slip had delicate lace stitched along the bottom edge.
新娘的襯裙下緣綴有精緻的蕾絲。
- petticoat
a similar undergarment but often wider and worn to add fullness to a skirt
- underskirt
a general term for any skirt worn underneath an outer skirt
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'petticoat' — a slip is typically lighter in weight and has thinner shoulder straps, while a petticoat is often fuller and worn to add volume. This sense is becoming less common as modern clothing styles change.
常見錯誤
6. a purpose-built water space between two parallel piers or platforms, designed fo
船台；滑道
碼頭之間供船停泊的空間
a purpose-built water space between two parallel piers or platforms, designed for mooring, tying up, or launching a vessel
The fishing boat was secured at the slip between the two stone piers.
那艘漁船固定在兩座石造碼頭之間的船台上。
collocation: secured at the slip
A large yacht slowly entered the slip to tie up for the night.
一艘大型遊艇緩緩駛入船台，準備停靠過夜。
The passenger ferry leaves from slip number three every morning at seven.
客運渡輪每天早上七點從三號船台出發。
The harbour master directed the sailboat into an empty slip near the fuel dock.
港務長將帆船引導到一個靠近加油站的空船台。
用法筆記
Common in nautical and harbour contexts. Distinguish from 'dock' — a slip is specifically the water space between two piers, while 'dock' can refer to the entire structure. Often numbered (e.g. 'slip 4') in harbours and marinas.
7. a position on the playing field in cricket, close behind and to one side of the
守備位置
板球中打者後方的守備區域
a position on the playing field in cricket, close behind and to one side of the batter, where fielders stand ready to catch balls that have just touched the bat
Saira was placed at first slip during the afternoon session of the match.
Saira 在下午的比賽中被安排在第一 slip 位置。
position of a fielder behind the batter in cricket
The captain moved two fielders into the slips after the bowler's pace increased.
投手球速加快後，隊長把兩名野手調到 slip 區域。
A ball that flew straight to slip gave the team their third wicket of the innings.
一記直飛 slip 的球讓該隊在該局拿到第三個出局數。
Dewi spent every training session working on her reflexes in the slip position.
Dewi 每天訓練時都在練習 slip 位置的接球反應。
8. a fielder who stands in the slip area behind the batter, whose main job is to ca
守備員
站在打者後方守備區的野手
a fielder who stands in the slip area behind the batter, whose main job is to catch balls that fly off the bat at an angle
The slip caught the ball one-handed and the crowd roared with excitement.
那名 slip 野手單手接住了球，全場觀眾歡聲雷動。
fielder positioned in the slip area
Joshua was the only slip who managed to hold on to a difficult edge all day.
Joshua 是當天唯一能接住擦邊球的 slip 野手。
Both slips moved several steps closer when the spinner came on to bowl.
兩名 slip 野手在慢速投手上場時都往前移了幾步。
The coach told the slip to watch the edge of the bat more carefully.
教練要 slip 野手更仔細地觀察球棒邊緣的動向。
- fielder
the general term for any defensive player; 'slip' specifies the exact position
用法筆記
Unlike sense 7, which refers to the position itself, this sense refers to the player occupying that position. The word 'slip' can be used alone to mean the fielder (e.g., 'the slip dived to his left').
9. a liquid made by blending clay with water until it is thin enough to pour, which
泥漿
製陶用的黏土與水混合液
a liquid made by blending clay with water until it is thin enough to pour, which potters apply to ceramics for joining parts or for creating a smooth surface layer before baking
Rania dipped her fingers into the slip and smoothed it over the crack in the bowl.
Rania 把手指蘸進泥漿中，然後抹平碗上的裂縫。
watery clay used in pottery for joining or coating
The potter applied a thin layer of white slip to the vase before painting it.
陶藝家在花瓶上塗了一層薄薄的白色泥漿，然後才開始上色。
If the slip is too thick, it will crack when the clay dries.
如果泥漿太稠，乾燥時就會裂開。
Yael used a brush to paint slip onto the rim of the cup for a decorative edge.
Yael 用毛筆在杯緣刷上一層泥漿作為裝飾邊。
10. a person, especially a young one, who is very thin and small in body size
瘦小者
身材纖瘦的年輕人
a person, especially a young one, who is very thin and small in body size
Iris was just a slip of a girl when she joined the dance troupe at age eleven.
Iris 十一歲加入舞團時，還只是個瘦小的女孩。
phrase: 'a slip of a [person]' for a thin young person
The old photograph showed Tariro as a tiny slip in a school uniform that was too big.
那張舊照片裡的 Tariro 只是個瘦小的孩子，穿著過大的制服。
A slip of a boy stood at the back of the classroom, barely reaching the teacher's shoulder.
一個瘦小的男孩站在教室後面，個頭勉強到老師的肩膀。
The children teased her for being such a slip, but she grew tall the next year.
孩子們笑她長得瘦小，但隔年她就長高了。
用法筆記
Almost always found in the fixed expression 'a slip of a + noun', such as 'a slip of a girl/woman/boy/man'. This sense carries a gentle, descriptive tone rather than a negative one.
11. a successful escape from a pursuer, achieved by moving fast or using a clever tr
逃脫
逃離追趕者的行動
a successful escape from a pursuer, achieved by moving fast or using a clever trick
The thief gave the police the slip by running through a crowded market.
那名小偷跑過擁擠的市場，甩掉了警察。
fixed phrase: 'give someone the slip'
Daichi managed a clean slip from the guards by hiding behind a delivery truck.
Daichi 躲在送貨卡車後面，成功地從守衛手中逃脫。
The spy's slip was so well planned that the agents did not notice until morning.
那名間諜的逃脫計畫非常周密，特工們直到早上才發現。
The cat made a quick slip out the door before anyone could close it.
那隻貓在人關門之前迅速溜了出去。
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the idiom 'give someone the slip', which means to escape from someone who is following you. The stand-alone use ('made a slip') is much rarer.