slacken /ˈslækən/ TEM4 ( slackening, slackened, slackens )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If something slackens or if you slacken it, it becomes slower, less active, or less intense. （使）变缓慢; （使）变弱; （使）减轻

  例：

  Inflationary pressures continued to slacken last month.

  通货膨胀的压力上个月持续减轻。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If your grip or a part of your body slackens or if you slacken your grip, it becomes looser or more relaxed. 松开; 放松

  例：

  Her grip slackened on Arnold's arm.

  她松开了紧拽着阿诺德臂膀的手。