slower
slower — 形容詞
- slowerpositive
- slowerercomparative
- slowerestsuperlative
1. having or moving at less speed than someone or something else; taking more time
較慢的
速度低於另一人或物
having or moving at less speed than someone or something else; taking more time than is usual or expected for a particular action or journey.
Putri carried a much heavier bag than Maja, so Putri walked slower on the way home.
Putri 背的袋子比 Maja 重很多，所以 Putri 回家的路上走得更慢。
comparative: slower + than + noun phrase
The bus was slower than the train, but the ticket cost half as much.
公車比火車慢，但票價只要一半。
slower + than + noun for comparing vehicles
Nikhil found that writing letters by hand was slower than typing on his phone.
Nikhil 發現用手寫信比在手機上打字慢。
Daichi chose the slower road through the countryside because he wanted to enjoy the autumn leaves.
Daichi 選擇了較慢的鄉間道路，因為他想欣賞秋天的落葉。
Internet speeds in the building became much slower after everyone started working from home.
大家都開始在家工作後，大樓的網路速度變得慢很多。
文法句型
slower + than + noun
much + slower
even + slower
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'than' to show what is being compared. Intensifiers such as 'much,' 'a lot,' 'far,' and 'even' commonly appear before 'slower' to strengthen the comparison.
常見錯誤
2. less lively, action-packed, or interesting when compared to other films, books,
沉悶的
缺乏刺激或娛樂性
less lively, action-packed, or interesting when compared to other films, books, plays, or other forms of entertainment.
Antonia left the cinema saying the second movie was slower than the first one.
Antonia 離開電影院時說第二部電影比第一部沉悶。
slower + than — comparing films
Many readers felt the middle section of the novel was slower than the exciting opening chapters.
許多讀者覺得小說的中間部分比精彩的開頭章節還慢。
The play's second act dragged on much slower than the first, and several people fell asleep.
那齣戲的第二幕比第一幕沉悶很多，有幾位觀眾看到睡著了。
Noor found the documentary slower than the action films she usually watched on weekends.
Noor 覺得這部紀錄片比她週末常看的動作片沉悶。
- livelier
suggests more energy and action
- faster-paced
directly opposite in rhythm
文法句型
slower + than + noun
much slower
用法筆記
Common in reviews and casual opinions about films, books, and performances. 'Much slower' and 'a lot slower' are the most frequent intensifiers in this sense.
常見錯誤
3. learning new things, understanding ideas, or noticing details less quickly than
遲鈍的
學習或理解速度較慢
learning new things, understanding ideas, or noticing details less quickly than other people.
Nikhil was slower than his classmates at solving math puzzles, but his answers were always correct.
Nikhil 解數學題的速度比同學慢，但他的答案總是正確的。
slower + at + gerund — describing ability
The new assistant was slower to learn the office procedures than the manager had hoped.
新助理學習辦公室流程的速度比經理期望的還要慢。
slower + to + infinitive — describing learning speed
Daichi seemed slow to his coworkers, but he was simply careful with every detail.
Daichi 的同事覺得他反應慢，但他們不知道他只是對每個細節都很謹慎。
Because Maja was slower to learn to swim than her friends, she practiced every day.
因為 Maja 學游泳的速度比朋友慢，所以她每天都練習。
- less sharp
softer phrasing; suggests slower thinking rather than low intelligence
- denser
informal and potentially rude; best avoided
文法句型
slower + than + noun
slower to + verb
slower at + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Can be offensive in direct address — avoid telling a person they are 'slow.' Used descriptively about learning pace rather than as a fixed label. 'Slower to + verb' is slightly more polite than 'slower at + noun.'
常見錯誤
4. indicating a moment before the actual correct hour; falling behind the real time
走慢的
時鐘顯示比實際時間早
indicating a moment before the actual correct hour; falling behind the real time by a set number of minutes on a timepiece.
The clock in the hallway was ten minutes slower than the watch on Michael's wrist.
走廊上的時鐘比 Michael 手上戴的手錶慢了十分鐘。
[number] minutes + slower + than — specifying the difference
The alarm clock in Michael's room had been running slower than usual, so he woke up late.
Michael 房間裡的鬧鐘一直比平常走得慢，所以他上課遲到了。
running + slower + than usual — describing ongoing behaviour
My kitchen clock is about five minutes slower, so I always add extra time when I bake.
我廚房的時鐘大約慢五分鐘，所以我烤東西時總會多算一點時間。
Talia noticed the train station clock was nearly three minutes slower than her phone.
Talia 發現火車站的時鐘比她的手機慢了將近三分鐘。
- behind
more general; 'the clock is ten minutes behind' means the same thing
文法句型
[number] minutes + slower + than
running + slower + than
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used with clocks, watches, and timers. 'Fast' is the opposite for the same sense. The difference is usually given as a number of minutes before 'slower.'
常見錯誤
5. set to a gentle level of heat for cooking or baking; having a temperature that i
低溫的
烹調時使用較低溫度
set to a gentle level of heat for cooking or baking; having a temperature that is lower than what is typical for a particular dish.
The recipe said to use a slower oven than normal for roasting the chicken.
食譜上說要用比一般烤雞更低的溫度。
slower oven — set phrase in cooking instructions
Jiwoo baked the cake at a slower temperature so the middle would be fully cooked.
Jiwoo 用較低的溫度烤蛋糕，這樣中間才能烤透。
Wren set the oven to a slower heat to dry the herbs without burning their leaves.
Wren 把烤箱調到較低的溫度，以便烘乾香草而不燒焦葉子。
Putri roasted the vegetables at a slower heat so they would turn sweet and soft.
Putri 用較低的溫度烤蔬菜，讓它們變得香甜軟嫩。
文法句型
slower + oven
slower + heat
slower + than
用法筆記
Almost always refers to oven temperature in recipes or cooking instructions. 'Slower' in this sense means 'cooler' or 'more gentle' — not 'taking more time,' though that is often the result.
常見錯誤
slower — 動詞
- slowerpresent simple I / you / we / they
- slowers3rd person singular
- slowering-ing form
- sloweredpast simple
1. to move at a reduced pace or to cause something to go less fast; to become or ma
放慢；減速
降低速度或活動程度
to move at a reduced pace or to cause something to go less fast; to become or make something less active or busy.
Noor saw the red light ahead and began to slow the car down well before the intersection.
Noor 看到前方紅燈，便在路口前開始放慢車速。
slow + noun + down — transitive phrasal verb
The express train slowed as it pulled into the station and then came to a complete stop.
那班特快列車駛入車站時減速，然後完全停了下來。
slow (intransitive) — vehicle reduces speed on its own
Eshe decided to slow down after the first lap to save energy for the final mile of the race.
Eshe 決定跑完第一圈後放慢速度，以便為比賽的最後一英里保留體力。
Rising interest rates have slowed economic growth in several countries this year.
今年利率上升導致好幾個國家的經濟成長放緩。
- decelerate
formal; used in technical or scientific contexts, not everyday speech
- ease up
informal; suggests relaxing effort rather than reducing speed mechanically
- speed up
the direct opposite — to increase speed
- accelerate
formal opposite; to go faster
文法句型
slow + noun + down
slow + down
slow to + speed
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'slow down' is far more common than 'slow' alone in everyday speech. 'Slow up' exists but is less frequent and primarily American. In formal or written English, 'slow' can appear without a particle ('The economy slowed').
常見錯誤
slower — 副詞
1. at a speed that is less than before or less than that of another person or thing
較慢地
以低於原有的速度
at a speed that is less than before or less than that of another person or thing; used after verbs of movement or action to describe a reduced pace.
Michael walked slower than his younger brother because his shoes were hurting his feet.
Michael 走得比他弟弟慢，因為他的鞋子磨得腳很痛。
verb + slower + than — comparing two people's speeds
Could you please speak a little slower? I do not understand very fast English yet.
可以請你說慢一點嗎？我聽不太懂很快的英文。
a little + slower — polite request with hedge
The river flows slower during the summer months when there has been very little rain.
夏天雨水很少的時候，河流的流速會比較慢。
Jiwoo drove slower than usual because the mountain road was covered in ice.
Jiwoo 開得比平常慢，因為山路完全結冰了。
- more slowly
the formal alternative; preferred in academic and professional writing
- faster
the direct comparative adverb opposite
- more quickly
formal opposite
文法句型
verb + slower + than
even + slower
a little + slower
用法筆記
In informal English, 'slower' is used as a comparative adverb without '-ly' ('drive slower'). In formal writing, 'more slowly' is preferred. Both forms are grammatically accepted, though some style guides recommend 'more slowly' in careful writing.