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定义

to slow down: 减速，放慢速度 verb
Slow down!: 慢点儿！ verb

示例

  • "It's about slowing down."
  • "Whoa! Slow down!"
  • "Slow down, honey!"
  • "Ellie Mae : Slow down, Daddy!"
  • "Ellie Mae : Slow down daddy!"
  • "A new report published by the BNB (Bad News Bearers) shows that obesity among Americans is not slowing down, as naive idealists continue to suggest, but rather growing at a nearly exponential rate."
  • "Philip : Slow down, slow down."
  • "Slow down a second, Leonard."
  • "Warbuckle : Woah, slow down, not on me!"
  • "Nicola : Woah woah, slow down!"
  • "Most reports say that the economy is slowing down, and that this will have a negative effect on consumer spending."
  • "Ms. Benedict, most reports say that the economy is slowing down, and that this will have a negative effect on consumer spending."
  • "Harold : Slow down there, Cheeter!"
  • "Nurse Baker : Slow down, Mr Jones."
  • "Slow down, Jonesy."
  • "Bruno : Edward, Edward, slow down!"
  • "Slow down Icky."
练习 1
Icarus tells Hannah that the economy is slowing down.

Which term(s) from the list below could replace "slowing down" and keep the same meaning?

There may be more than one correct answer!
Icarus tells Hannah that the economy is slowing down.

Which term(s) from the list below could replace "slowing down" and keep the same meaning?

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. In this sentence, "to slow down" describes a decline or reduction in economic activity and shares a similar meaning with "to decrease". Note that "to slow down" also describes a reduction in speed, for example: Can you slow down? You're driving too fast.
This is incorrect. "To improve" means to make better. For example: Your work has improved considerably over the last few weeks. This does not share a similar meaning with "to slow down".
This is incorrect. "To increase (the price)" is to raise or augment it. This does not share a similar meaning with "to slow down".
This is correct. In this sentence, "to slow down" describes a decline or reduction in economic activity and shares a similar meaning with "to lag". Example: "Share prices show signs of slowing down over the next few months." To "lag" means to "slow down", or "fall behind", for example: Sales in Kalvin Krime's perfumes have been lagging compared to Delavigne's sales over the past year.
This is incorrect. To "overheat" is to become too hot. An "overheating economy" is usually a period of good economic growth followed by a period of inflation. Icarus does not mean that the economy is overheating, he thinks it is declining.
练习 2
According to the report mentioned in this article:
According to the report mentioned in this article:
This is not correct. The report says that weight gain is "steady from coast to coast, from California to New York", and the report was carried out in "all 50 states". In this context, "steady" means there are no significant variations. "Steady" growth is "certain" or "continuous". For example: "There has been a steady increase in the number of cars on the road in Britain".
This is not correct. The report says that "naive idealists and conservatives" believe that obesity is becoming less of a problem, but that this is not true.
This is not correct. At first, scientists thought that the result was an anomaly or a mistake. However, more tests confirmed that the data was correct. To "gather (data)" is to accumulate or find information.
This is correct. If something increases at an "exponential rate", it grows extremely quickly. The term "weight gain" describes the increase in size or heaviness of a person: they are getting fatter. Example: "Rapid weight gain is a good thing during pregnancy, but women should lose some weight when the baby is born".
练习 3
Choose the correct second part of each phrasal verb!

This term refers to something which is 'becoming slower'.
'You're driving too fast. Slow or you'll have an accident!'

Next we're looking for the verb meaning 'to surrender' or 'to admit defeat'.
'I don't know the answer to your stupid question: I give !'
Choose the correct second part of each phrasal verb!

This term refers to something which is 'becoming slower'.
'You're driving too fast. Slow down 1 or you'll have an accident!'

Next we're looking for the verb meaning 'to surrender' or 'to admit defeat'.
'I don't know the answer to your stupid question: I give up 2!'
1 down: 'Slow down' is the correct term. To 'slow down' is to 'become slower' or 'lose speed'. This term can be used both literally and figuratively. Here's another example: 'After an initial period of quick expansion, the company's growth is now slowing down'.
1 in: 'Slow in' doesn't make sense, I'm afraid!
1 off: 'Slow off' doesn't make sense, I'm afraid!
1 on: 'Slow on' doesn't make sense, I'm afraid!
2 up: 'Give up' is the right choice here. When we 'give up', we abandon all hope and stop trying. Note that 'to give up smoking/eating cheese' can also mean 'to stop smoking or eating cheese'. Here's another example: 'Eventually, the villain gave up because he knew Superman was too strong for him'.
2 out: To 'give out (tickets)' is to 'distribute (tickets) for free'. This is not the right answer here.
2 away: To 'give away (tickets)' is to 'distribute (tickets) for free'. This is not the right answer here.
2 off: To 'give off (a smell)' is to 'emit' or 'send out' an odour. This is not the right answer here.
练习 4
Now select the TRUE statement or statements according to the dialogue.

There may or may not be more than one correct choice!
Now select the TRUE statement or statements according to the dialogue.

There may or may not be more than one correct choice!
This is the only true statement. Hannah says some of her retail reports are "worrying". This means she is concerned or anxious because the reports are not positive. She hopes Icarus will have more promising economic predictions. To "predict" is to foresee or to announce in advance. Example: "I PREDICT a sharp fall in house prices before the end of the year."
This is a false statement. Icarus does not authorize any pre-Christmas discounts. He says that "(discounts are) nothing to do with me" and advises Hannah to talk to Philip.
This statement is false. Icarus says that "most reports say that the economy is slowing down, and that this will have a negative effect on consumer spending". If something literally "slows down" then it reduces its speed, but in this context, this term means that economic activity is decreasing. This means that Icarus predicts that the economy is going to get worse, not improve.
This statement is false. In fact, Icarus reminds Hannah that the company has never considered such a move, and Hannah worries about "how Philip feels about discounts", pleading with Icarus to try to change Philip's attitude. We can assume that Philip is not generally positive about discounts.
练习 5
Now fill in the blank with a term from the text!

This phrasal verb literally means to reduce speed. It can also be used to describe a decrease in economic activity. "I am because the speed limit in this village is 30 miles per hour." (2 words)
Now fill in the blank with a term from the text!

This phrasal verb literally means to reduce speed. It can also be used to describe a decrease in economic activity. "I am slowing down because the speed limit in this village is 30 miles per hour." (2 words)
slowing down: This is correct. In this sentence, "to slow down" describes a decline or reduction in economic activity. Example: Share prices show signs of SLOWING DOWN over the next few months. In the conversation, Icarus says, "most reports say that the economy is slowing down".

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