slightly ['slaɪt.li] adverb SMALL IN AMOUNT 少量 ESSENTIAL ■a little 稍微,略微•She's slightly taller than her sister.她比她姐姐稍高一点。 •I'm slightly upset she forgot my birthday.她忘了我的生日,我有点不高兴。 •I'm slightly worried that she'll get lost on the way.我有点担心她会迷路。 Common Learner Errors slightly or slight?Warning: do not confuse the adverb slightly with the adjective slight : ✗ There was a slightly decrease in sales in the summer.There was a slight decrease in sales in the summer. ['slaɪt.li] adverb THIN 瘦 ■Someone who is slightly built is thin and delicate. 苗条地;纤细地 |