also slide rule, mathematical calculating tool, 1838, from slide (v.) + rule (n.). So called for its method of operation. Earlier sliding-rule (1660s).
双语例句
1. Eric lost his footing and began to slide into the pit.
埃里克一脚踩空，开始往坑里滑。
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2. James Watson, Philip Mayo and I gave a slide and video presentation.
詹姆斯·沃森、菲利普·梅奥和我利用幻灯片和视频进行了介绍。
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3. The US dollar continued to slide.
美元继续贬值。
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4. The company had let environmental standards slide.
这家公司听凭环境标准的不断下降。
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5. Can you slide out of the room without the chairman seeing you?
