释义 |
slight AHD[slīt] D.J.[slaɪt]K.K.[slaɪt]adj.(形容词)slight.er, slight.est - Small in size, degree, or amount:微小的:尺寸、程度或数量小的:a slight tilt; a slight surplus.小斜坡;稍有余额
- Lacking strength, substance, or solidity; frail:不结实的,脆弱的:缺乏力量、牢固性或强度的;脆弱的:a slight foundation; slight evidence.不牢固的根基;不可靠的证据
- Of small importance or consideration; trifling:微不足道的:不太重要的或考虑欠周密的;琐屑的:slight matters.微不足道小事
- Small and slender in build or construction; delicate.纤细的,瘦小的:外型或结构矮小纤细的;娇气的
v.tr.(及物动词)slight.ed, slight.ing, slights - To treat as of small importance; make light of.轻视:象不重要的一样对待;轻视
- To treat with discourteous reserve or inattention.怠慢:以不礼貌的冷漠或不加注目来对待
- To do negligently or thoughtlessly; scant.疏忽:疏忽或不加思索地做;藐视
n.(名词)- The act or an instance of slighting.轻视:轻视的动作或事实
- A deliberate discourtesy; a snub:冷落:故意的无礼;冷落:"It is easier to recount grievances and slights than it is to set down a broad redress of such grievances and slights"(Elizabeth Kenny)“详细描述不满和冷落比直言不讳地纠正这些不满和冷落更容易”(伊丽莎白·肯尼)
- Middle English [slender, smooth] 中古英语 [纤弱,光滑]
- [possibly of Scandinavian origin] * see lei- [可能源于斯堪的纳维亚语的] * 参见 lei-
slightʹness n.(名词) |