"Slimy" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Describing something as "slimy" means having a smooth, wet, and often unpleasantly sticky or tacky surface or texture. It can also imply something is slippery or has a viscous consistency, often in a way that is unpleasant or even nauseating.例如: The slimy fish slid out of his hands as he tried to pick it up.
Reduced in size, width, or thickness; slender. Trades to a narrower or more moderate share or price.
The word "slimmest" is a superlative form of the adjective "slim". It means the smallest in size due to being thin, and more than any other.
The word "slimming" can have several meanings depending on the context, but here are a few possible interpretations:<br><br>1. Losing weight or reducing body fat, often as a result of dieting or exercise. For example: "She started a slimming diet last week."<br>2. Thin or slender in shape or figure, but this is often associated with the first meaning and describes someone who is trying to lose weight.<br>3. In mechanics and engineering, slimming can refer to reducing the weight of a vehicle or machine, often to improve fuel efficiency or performance.<br>4. In photography and design, slimming can refer to editing images to make them appear thinner or more slender.<br><br>In modern language, the most common meaning of slimming is related to weight loss or reducing body fat.
Slimness refers to the quality of being slender or thin. It can refer to a physical build or appearance, or it can describe something that is streamlined or sleek, with a smooth and efficient design.
A sling can have several meanings depending on the context:<br><br>1. A strap or bandage used to support or immobilize a limb with an injured arm.<br>Example: "She wore a sling to stabilize her broken collarbone."<br><br>2. A type of projectile weapon that consists of a leather strap or band wrapped around a projectile.<br>Example: "The ancient warriors used slings to launch stones at their enemies."<br><br>3. A form of flexible or elastic strap or bandage used to support an injured ankle or shoulder.<br>Example: "After twisting her ankle, she wrapped a sling around it to stabilize it."<br><br>In general, a sling refers to something that provides support or protection to a weak or injured body part.
A type of shoe or sandal that has a strap that wraps around the heel and meets the top of the foot, often with a strap that crosses over the foot or ankle.
To sling something means to throw or hurl something, especially in a quick, forceful motion, often with the arm or a sling. It can also refer to the act of criticizing or insulting someone in a humorous or light-hearted way.<br><br>Example: "She slung insults at her opponent during the debate."
A long, tight piece of cord or yarn with a pouch or pocket at one end, used for throwing stones or other objects. Alternative forms of slings include catapults, crossbows, and catapulted arrows or rocks.
A slingshot is a handheld device used to propel a projectile, typically a stone, pellet, or small piece of metal, using a rubber band or elastic material. It consists of a Y-shaped frame and a pocket for holding the projectile, which is launched when the rubber band is stretched and released.
A mechanical device with a Y-shaped frame and a pocket into which a small rock or other projectile is placed, used for propelling the projectile at a target.
To move with a sinuous or stealthy gait, especially one that is characterized by an unsteady, limp, or nervous motion. Example: "She watched as the cat slinked through the shadows, its eyes gleaming with curiosity." (verb)<br><br>Or, a narrow winding course or path, typically between hills or in a hilly or mountainous region. Example: "The hikers followed the winding slink of the mountain trail." (noun)
More flexible, slender, and sinuous; moving with a smooth, curve-like motion; able to move quietly and stealthily, often in a sly or sneaky manner.