"having a slippery surface," c. 1500, from Middle English sliper (adj.) "readily slipping," from Old English slipor "slippery, having a smooth surface" (see slip (v.)) + -y (2). Metaphoric sense of "deceitful, untrustworthy" is first recorded 1550s. Related: Slipperiness. In a figurative sense, slippery slope is first attested 1844. Slippery elm (1748) so called for its mucilaginous inner bark.
雙語例句
1. The clay court was slippery and he was unable to move freely.
紅土網(wǎng)球場很滑，他不能自如地移動。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Better driv-ing equipment will improve track adhesion in slippery conditions.
較好的駕駛設(shè)備能夠提升在濕滑路面上的抓地力。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The tiled floor was wet and slippery.
瓷磚地面又濕又滑。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Motorists were warned to beware of slippery conditions.