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I . slack·en [ˈslækən] VB trans

1. slacken (make less tight):

to slacken the reins/a rope
to slacken one's grip [or hold]
to slacken sail NAUT

II . slack·en [ˈslækən] VB intr

1. slacken (become less tight):

slacken

II . slacken off VB trans

to slacken off sth
to slacken off sth speed

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From a sporting perspective, I ’ d say that the fourth round at Silverstone, which we won too, was clearly tougher.

There, we had to fight an extreme battle and could never allow ourselves to slacken off.

But, let ’ s face it, there ’ s no such thing as an easy race in this championship.

www.joest-racing.de

Sportlich würde ich den vierten Lauf in Silverstone, den wir ebenfalls gewonnen haben, als deutlich härter ansehen.

Da mussten wir extrem kämpfen und durften nie nachlassen.

Aber ein einfaches Rennen gibt es in dieser Meisterschaft sowieso nicht.

www.joest-racing.de

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