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slit

/ˈslɪt/ American
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  • n. 裂缝, 缝隙
  • v. 切开, 撕开
Definition
  • n. a long, narrow cut or opening in something
  • v. to make a long narrow cut in something
Example
She cut a small slit in the fabric for the button.
她在布料上剪了一个小口,用来钉纽扣。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: cut something with a tool like a knife (verb).

比较义项:切开(动词)。

  • slice

    Means to cut something into thin flat pieces, usually food; the result is a separate piece that can be served or eaten.

    指把某物切成薄片,通常是食物;切出来的是可以单独拿取或食用的一片。

    He sliced the bread thinly before putting it in the toaster.

    他把面包切成薄片,然后放进烤面包机。

  • slit 本词

    Means to make a long narrow cut in something, without removing any material; often done to create an opening, such as in fabric or an envelope.

    指在某物上划开一道狭长的口子,并不去掉任何材料;常常是为了做出一个开口,比如在布料或信封上。

    She slit the envelope open with a knife to read the letter inside.

    她用刀划开信封,好读里面的信。

Slice and slit mean to cut something with a knife. Slice means cutting food into thin flat pieces to serve or eat. Slit means making a long, narrow cut without removing material, often to open something, like fabric. Not compared: slice as a noun.

两词都指“用刀等工具切开某物”,但 slice 强调切下薄片,通常是完整的一部分;slit 强调划出一道狭长的口子,并不切下任何东西。这里不比较 slice 用作名词(一片)或 slit 的其他用法。