English Dictionary

slacken

/ˈslæ.kən/

verb

(intransitive) To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack. / (transitive) To make slack, less taut, or less intense.

He decided to slacken his pace and enjoy the scenery.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.

The pace slackened.

意味（2）

(transitive) To make slack, less taut, or less intense.

slacken the rope

意味（3）

To deprive of cohesion by combining chemically with water; to slake.

to slacken lime