slight
/slaɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /slaɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslīt/ (ame, mw)
slight — 形容詞
- slightpositive
- slightercomparative
- slightestsuperlative
1. not large in size, amount, or degree; used when something is smaller or less tha
些微的
程度或數量很小的
not large in size, amount, or degree; used when something is smaller or less than is typical or expected.
There was a slight change in temperature after the sun went down.
太陽下山後，溫度有些微的變化。
slight change — collocation for small variations in measurable things
Eleni felt a slight pain in her knee after running ten kilometres.
Eleni 跑了十公里後，覺得膝蓋有些微的疼痛。
The manager noticed a slight improvement in sales this month.
經理注意到這個月的業績有些微的提升。
A slight breeze moved the curtains by the open window.
一陣微風吹動了敞開窗戶旁的窗簾。
Ravindra's speech had a slight accent from his years in Brazil.
Ravindra 說話帶有些微的巴西口音。
- significant
implies meaningful size or degree
- considerable
suggests a large amount, the opposite of slight
文法句型
a slight + noun
noun phrase + be + slight
用法筆記
Common with nouns describing change, difference, or physical sensations such as pain or breeze.
常見錯誤
2. used with negative words such as 'not' or 'never' to emphasize that something do
絲毫的
用於否定句加強語氣
used with negative words such as 'not' or 'never' to emphasize that something does not exist or happen, even in the smallest possible way.
I do not have the slightest idea where Ari went after work.
我絲毫不知道 Ari 下班後去了哪裡。
not the slightest idea — fixed expression for complete lack of knowledge
There was not the slightest chance of rain, so Beatriz left her umbrella at home.
絲毫沒有下雨的可能，所以 Beatriz 把雨傘留在家裡了。
Noa showed not the slightest interest in the football match.
Noa 對那場足球賽表現出絲毫沒有興趣。
The woman at the counter did not pay the slightest attention to my question.
櫃檯那位女士絲毫沒有理會我的問題。
- any
less emphatic; 'not any idea' is neutral, 'not the slightest idea' is stronger
文法句型
not the slightest + noun
without the slightest + noun
never the slightest + noun
用法筆記
Only appears in negative sentences or questions. The noun after 'the slightest' is almost always an abstract, uncountable concept such as 'idea', 'doubt', 'interest', or 'attention'. Cannot be used with countable physical objects.
常見錯誤
3. having a body that is thin and looks light or fragile, often in a way that seems
纖瘦的
體型瘦長而纖細的
having a body that is thin and looks light or fragile, often in a way that seems graceful.
Aunt Beatriz was a slight woman with delicate hands and short grey hair.
Beatriz 阿姨是個纖瘦的女人，有著纖細的雙手和一頭灰白短髮。
slight woman — describes natural build, not weight loss
The old photograph showed a slight young man standing beside a tall oak tree.
那張舊照片裡有一個纖瘦的年輕人站在一棵高大的橡樹旁。
Despite her slight build, Amani could lift heavy boxes without help.
儘管 Amani 身材纖瘦，她可以不費力氣地搬起沉重的箱子。
His slight frame made him look younger than his actual age.
他纖瘦的身形讓他看起來比實際年齡年輕。
文法句型
slight + noun (build, figure, frame, woman, man)
noun + be + slight
用法筆記
Most often describes a person's natural body structure, not the result of dieting or illness. Carries a mildly positive or neutral tone, suggesting delicacy rather than weakness.
常見錯誤
4. not important or serious enough to cause worry or require much attention.
微不足道的
不重要、不需在意的
not important or serious enough to cause worry or require much attention.
The newspaper article treated the disagreement as a slight matter not worth discussing.
那篇報紙文章把這場爭執視為微不足道的小事，不值一談。
slight matter — downplaying the importance of a topic
Losing a single game was a slight disappointment, not a real disaster.
輸掉一場比賽只是小小的失望，並非真正的災難。
Dr. Chen said the injury was slight and would heal within a week.
陳醫師說傷勢很輕微，一週內就會痊癒。
What started as a slight headache became much worse by the evening.
起初只是輕微的頭痛，到了晚上卻變得嚴重許多。
- trivial
stronger dismissal — 'trivial' suggests something is not worth anyone's time
- minor
overlaps considerably; 'minor' more common for injuries and problems
- insignificant
formal and more dismissive; 'insignificant detail' vs 'slight inconvenience'
- serious
the direct opposite in degree of importance
- significant
implies the matter matters
文法句型
a slight + noun (problem, injury, matter, headache)
noun + be + slight
用法筆記
Frequently used to reduce the perceived importance of something, either genuinely or to reassure someone. The slight thing can be a problem, injury, difference of opinion, or detail.
slight — 動詞
- slightpresent simple I / you / we / they
- slights3rd person singular
- slighting-ing form
- slightedpast simple
1. to treat someone as unimportant by not paying attention to them or not showing t
怠慢
以忽視或冷落的方式侮辱
to treat someone as unimportant by not paying attention to them or not showing them proper respect.
Emily felt slighted when her colleague did not introduce her to the visitors.
Emily 的同事沒有把她介紹給來訪者，讓她覺得受到怠慢。
feel slighted — most common passive pattern
The senior manager slighted the junior staff by not inviting them to the planning meeting.
那位高階主管沒有邀請基層員工參加規劃會議，怠慢了他們。
Mert did not mean to slight anyone — he simply forgot to send the party invitations.
Mert 無意怠慢任何人——他只是忘了寄派對邀請函。
Lan's suggestion was ignored, and she felt deeply slighted by the whole team.
Lan 的建議被忽略，她覺得受到全隊深深的怠慢。
文法句型
slight + person
be slighted (by + person)
feel slighted
用法筆記
The focus is always on the omission of expected attention or respect. The slight can be unintentional (as in forgetting to include someone) or deliberate. The passive form 'felt slighted' is extremely common in everyday language.
常見錯誤
slight — 名詞
- slightsingular
- slightsplural
1. an action or remark that shows you do not consider someone important enough to n
輕慢
忽視或冷落他人的行為
an action or remark that shows you do not consider someone important enough to notice or respect.
Not being invited to the wedding was a deliberate slight from the host family.
沒有被邀請參加婚禮，是主人家刻意表現的輕慢。
deliberate slight — intentional act of disrespect
Ezra took the comment as a personal slight and walked out of the room.
Ezra 把那句話當作是針對他的輕慢，氣沖沖地走出了房間。
take something as a slight — common verb + noun pattern
The lack of acknowledgment felt like a slight to everyone on the project.
缺乏表揚對所有專案成員來說，感覺像是一種輕慢。
Adisa apologised for the perceived slight, explaining he had been too busy to reply.
Adisa 為那個被認為是輕慢的行為道歉，解釋說他當時太忙而沒空回覆。
- compliment
an expression of praise or respect
文法句型
a + adjective + slight
take something as a slight
perceived / deliberate / personal slight
用法筆記
Often appears after the verb 'take' ('she took it as a slight') or with adjectives that specify intent ('deliberate', 'perceived', 'unintentional'). Unlike 'insult', a slight is about neglect rather than direct verbal attack.