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slippage

/slip-ij/US // ˈslɪp ɪdʒ //UK // (ˈslɪpɪdʒ) //

滑移,滑动,滑坡,滑移量

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an act or instance of slipping.
    • : an amount or extent of slipping.
    • : failure to maintain an expected level, fulfill a goal, meet a deadline, etc.; loss, decline, or delay; a falling off.
    • : Machinery. the amount of work dissipated by slipping of parts, excess play, etc.

Examples

  • Educators nationwide, concerned by widespread academic slippage seen during the pandemic, are offering expanded summer instruction in hopes that it will help children catch up by the fall.

  • Whether you’re in the gym or on a jog, these true wireless earbuds provide powerful audio without any slippage so you can exercise freely.

  • I’d prefer grippier nose pads—the Leggero requires more tension to prevent slippage when I’m working up a sweat.

  • Under George W. Bush, there was a little slippage: For example, $53,891 in 2004.

  • There will be, as you no doubt anticipate, some slippage in his spending.

  • Ehud Barak's party isn't expected to get enough votes to return him to the Knesset, and Netanyahu sees slippage in the polls.

  • An examination of the data shows that there has been no slippage in support for Obama from Catholics.

  • And it is the party of middle-class stagnation and slippage.

  • The fan and generator drive belt must be kept at sufficient tension to prevent slippage on the pulleys.