Word · Frequency #36560
slowing
/ˈsloʊɪŋ/
noun
减速；放慢
A deceleration; a slowing down.
- 1.
A deceleration; a slowing down.
减速；放慢
放慢；减速；慢化
In use
The sudden slowing of the train made everyone lose their balance.
Doctors noticed a slowing in her recovery after the treatment.
Economic slowings can affect employment across many industries.
a slowing of [sth]
常用搭配，表示某事物速度或程度的降低。
There has been a slowing of economic growth.
经济增长有所放缓。
the slowing of [sth]
The slowing of the car was gradual.
汽车的减速是渐进的。
a slowing in [sth]
表示在某方面出现减速。
A slowing in sales was reported.
报告称销售放缓。
Common mistakes
The slow of the car was gradual.The slowing of the car was gradual.
学习者误将形容词'slow'用作名词，而此处需要动名词'slowing'表示'减速'的动作。
The slow down of the economy is concerning.The slowing down of the economy is concerning.
学习者将动词短语'slow down'直接用作名词短语，但英语中需要将动词改为动名词形式'slowing down'才能作主语。
Connections
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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