slacken

1. V-T/V-I If something slackens or if you slacken it, it becomes slower, less active, or less intense. （使）變緩慢; （使）變?nèi)? （使）減輕

Inflationary pressures continued to slacken last month. 通貨膨脹的壓力上個(gè)月持續(xù)減輕。

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. 松開; 放松

Her grip slackened on Arnold's arm. 她松開了緊拽著阿諾德臂膀的手。