slackly

/ˈslækli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈslækli/ (ame, ipa)

slackly — 副詞

1. describes how something is arranged or positioned when the material holding or c

1.副詞C1
釋義

鬆弛地

未拉緊或未綁緊的狀態

describes how something is arranged or positioned when the material holding or covering it is loose, leaving visible gaps or free movement between parts.

例句

Mei-Lin wore the silk scarf slackly around her neck instead of knotting it tight.

Mei-Lin 沒把絲巾繫緊，只是鬆鬆地繞在脖子上。

collocation: wear + slackly

After the storm, the garden fence hung slackly from two broken posts.

暴風雨過後，花園的籬笆從兩根斷裂的柱子上鬆鬆垮垮地垂著。

collocation: hang + slackly

同義詞
  • loosely

    the most common synonym; interchangeable in physical contexts

  • limply

    suggests a drooping, lifeless quality; stronger image than slackly

反義詞
  • tightly

    pulled or fastened with no extra space

  • firmly

    securely fixed in place

文法句型

verb + slackly

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with verbs of hanging, wearing, tying, or fitting (hang, wear, tie, sit, drape). The opposite is 'tightly' or 'firmly'.

常見錯誤

❌The rope hung slackly' (when meaning it was cut/lost tension suddenly).
✅The rope hung slackly' (when it was loose from the start
💡use 'went slack' for a sudden loss of tension).

2. describes an action done without proper care, attention, or energy, so that the

2.副詞C1
釋義

馬虎地

做事不用心或應付了事的態度

describes an action done without proper care, attention, or energy, so that the result falls short of what is expected or required.

例句

Inspector Okafor noticed the night guard was performing his rounds slackly, skipping the storage area.

Okafor 督察發現夜班警衛巡邏時應付了事，直接跳過了儲藏區。

collocation: perform + slackly / do + slackly

Dr. Chen sent back the research report because it had been slackly checked and contained several basic errors.

陳博士退回了那份研究報告，因為審查過程很馬虎，裡面有好幾個基本錯誤。

collocation: check + slackly / research + slackly

同義詞
  • carelessly

    more common and more general; suggests lack of concern for the result

  • negligently

    stronger and more formal; often implies a failure of duty

  • lazily

    suggests unwillingness to put in effort rather than lack of attention

  • half-heartedly

    focuses on a lack of enthusiasm or commitment

反義詞

文法句型

verb + slackly

用法筆記

Often implies that the person had the ability to do better but chose not to make enough effort. More disapproving than 'casually'.

常見錯誤

❌He drove slackly' (meaning slowly).
✅He drove slackly' (meaning without attention to the road
💡use 'slowly' or 'at a relaxed pace' if you mean speed).