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slow: I. adjective and adverb II. intransitive verb III. transitive verb
go-slow: noun
slow down: I. transitive verb II. intransitive verb
slow motion: noun

I . slow [sloʊ, Brit sləʊ] ADJ

slow

lento(-a)

to be slow to do [or in doing] sth

demorar para fazer a. c.

to be (10 minutes) slow

estar (10 minutos) atrasado

II . slow [sloʊ, Brit sləʊ] VB intr

slow

ir mais devagar

slow growth, production

III . slow [sloʊ, Brit sləʊ] VB trans

slow

reduzir a velocidade de

slow development

go-slow N

operação f tartaruga

I . slow down VB trans

slow down

II . slow down VB intr

1. slow down (reduce speed):

slow down

reduzir a velocidade

to slow down down for sth

ir mais devagar para a. c.

2. slow down (be less active):

slow down

diminuir o ritmo

slow motion N

slow motion

câmera f lenta

in slow motion

em câmera lenta

Usage examples with slow

in slow motion

em câmara lenta

to be (10 minutes) slow

estar (10 minutos) atrasado

to be quick/slow on the uptake

ter raciocínio rápido/lento

to slow down down for sth

ir mais devagar para a. c.

to be slow to do [or in doing] sth

demorar para fazer a. c.

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English

Note, however, that deliberate attempts to slow down play for this reason are subject to a forfeiture being declared. en.wikipedia.org

The slow manifold is shown as a red line. en.wikipedia.org

A right-handed batsman scoring over 7538 runs and slow right-hand bowler taking 119 wickets in 258 matches. en.wikipedia.org

The drive method may be as simple as a gear motor that rotates at a very slow average rate of one revolution per day (15 degrees per hour). en.wikipedia.org

Macrophages are slow and untidy eaters; they engulf huge quantities of material and frequently release some undigested back into the tissues. en.wikipedia.org

The process of applying for an exit permit was deliberately made slow, demeaning, frustrating and often fruitless. en.wikipedia.org

A driver hoping to pass a slow motorist in the fast lane can be stuck in an awkward situation. en.wikipedia.org

Crouton later became a more efficient police officer, even if he was sometimes a bit slow on deductions. en.wikipedia.org

Turn 7 was sharpened to slow down racers prior to entering the back straight. en.wikipedia.org

The high acid content of the marinade and the slow cooking time tenderizes the meat, allowing otherwise tough pieces of meat to be used. en.wikipedia.org

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