新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

slippery

英  [ˈslɪpəri]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1滑的 , 湿滑的

    Something that is slippery is smooth, wet, or oily and is therefore difficult to walk on or to hold.

    双语例句

    例:

    The tiled floor was wet and slippery.

    那磁砖地板又湿又滑。

    2狡猾的 , 不可靠的

    You can describe someone as slippery if you think that they are dishonest in a clever way and cannot be trusted.

    双语例句

    例:

    He is a slippery customer, and should be carefully watched.

    他可是个狡猾的主顾,需小心提防。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • slippery slope

    1滑向深渊的道路 , 不断恶化的局势

    If someone is on a slippery slope, they are involved in a course of action that is difficult to stop and that will eventually lead to failure or trouble.

    双语例句

    例:

    The company started down the slippery slope of believing that they knew better than the customer.

    该公司认为自己比客户更明白他们正在走下坡路。

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