Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Slope"
The meaning of "Slope" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa slippery slope argument?
A:
Slippery slope is an expression meaning if you take a step you could slide further than you meant to or it’s going to be a very difficult challenge. People tend to use it to express taking risky actions or making risky decisions. For ex:
Taking pain pills to feel good is a slippery slope into drug addiction.
After the surgery, recovery was a slippery slope but I managed.
Passing certain laws is a slippery slope into taking our human rights away.
Taking pain pills to feel good is a slippery slope into drug addiction.
After the surgery, recovery was a slippery slope but I managed.
Passing certain laws is a slippery slope into taking our human rights away.
Q:
O que significa send me down that slippery slope?
A:
In that situation you would use influence if you are directly translating what I said. "Peer pressured" means feeling socially forced to do something, not physically forced. So influenced is actually the perfect word in this situation while "forced" conveys the wrong message. Other than that, it's a perfect way to say it.
Q:
O que significa you are in a slippery slope ?
A:
You are in a slippery slope = You are on a course of action that will lead to something disastrous.
Q:
O que significa slope?
A:
🔺 ←The two sides of this triangle are called slopes. In your sentence the slope may refer to a mountain slope.
Q:
O que significa slippery slope?
A:
It is not an easy task
Example sentences using "Slope"
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com slope off.
A:
to go somewhere quietly
phrasal verb. slope off.
(British English, informal)
to go somewhere quietly, especially in order to avoid something/somebody
I saw you sloping off just after lunch yesterday!
I saw you sloping off just after lunch yesterday! ·
Most people in the audience have sloped off. ·
She sloped off quietly on Saturday afternoon.
phrasal verb. slope off.
(British English, informal)
to go somewhere quietly, especially in order to avoid something/somebody
I saw you sloping off just after lunch yesterday!
I saw you sloping off just after lunch yesterday! ·
Most people in the audience have sloped off. ·
She sloped off quietly on Saturday afternoon.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com slope (verb).
A:
The meadow sloped gently down to the river.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com slippery slope .
A:
Taking this risk would be a very slippery slope for you in the future.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com green grassy slope.
A:
I fell down the green grassy slope. The rock rolled down the green grassy slope. A slope is a little hill.
Synonyms of "Slope" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre slope e hill ?
A:
1. "Slope" refers to a gradual incline or decline in the land. For example: "The skiers enjoyed sliding down the gentle slope of the hill."
2. "Hill" typically refers to a raised area of land that is higher than the surrounding terrain. For example: "We hiked up the steep hill to get a panoramic view of the city."
In summary, a slope is a more general term for an incline or decline, while a hill specifically refers to a raised area of land.
2. "Hill" typically refers to a raised area of land that is higher than the surrounding terrain. For example: "We hiked up the steep hill to get a panoramic view of the city."
In summary, a slope is a more general term for an incline or decline, while a hill specifically refers to a raised area of land.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre slope e ramp ?
A:
a slope is a natural incline while a ramp is usually put there to help disabled people.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre go up a slope e go uphill ?
A:
“Uphill” is a direction. We were walking near Mt. Fuji, and I saw a nest a little uphill from where we were.
Go uphill more and you will have a better view.
You can also tell your daughter to go up the hill.
I can’t think of a time when you would say “go up a slope”.
Go uphill more and you will have a better view.
You can also tell your daughter to go up the hill.
I can’t think of a time when you would say “go up a slope”.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre slope e ramp ?
A:
A ramp is something on an angle that you use to go from one elevation to another. A ramp could be used instead of stairs to enter a building. You could build a ramp from plywood and jump your bike off of it. on ramps and off ramps are often what you use to get on and off the highway.
Slope as a physical noun is used to talk about hills but it's not very common outside of skiing. Slope as a more abstract noun means an angle. You could say that any ramp has a slope (because it is not flat). It is also used a lot in math.
Slope as a physical noun is used to talk about hills but it's not very common outside of skiing. Slope as a more abstract noun means an angle. You could say that any ramp has a slope (because it is not flat). It is also used a lot in math.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre slope e gradient ?
A:
They both mean the same thing. The only difference is the subject. Gradient is used more for the slope of a road or hill. Slope is also used for a road or hill, but it can also be used for a line in mathematics.
Translations of "Slope"
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? The slope is too xxxx (almost 60 degree), it’s too dangerous to walk through
A:
The slope is too steep. It's too dangerous to walk up/down.
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (RU)? the slope which people can ski
A:
We use a French word: piste.
Other questions about "Slope"
Q:
Ahead very rapid slope, so go applying the brake a little bit.
Does this sound natural? (I know unnatural. Please correct me.)
Does this sound natural? (I know unnatural. Please correct me.)
A:
Brake is pluralized because the braking system applies to all tires so although there is only one pedal multiple brakes are in use.
Q:
On the western slope, a public burial ground is built along with a concrete staircase reaching up to the halfway point of the mountain. soa natural?
A:
It would flow better if you said "On the western slope of the mountain there is a public burial ground that is built along with a concrete staircase that goes halfway up the mountain."
Q:
All slopes are covered in soft grass and young pine trees planted in a line. Below grow various plants such as ladybells and Parnassia Palustris. soa natural?
A:
The slopes are covered in grass and lined with pine trees. Various plants, such as ladybells and Parnassia Palustris, grow below.
Q:
All slopes are gently undulating hills covered in grass without any trees. At the top of the mountain is a guard post for forest fire precaution. soa natural?
A:
It was otherwise perfect besides the last part of the sentence "guard post as a precaution against forest fires."
Q:
Look at that huge uphill slope. Do you think we can cycle up it?
and
Look at that huge downhill slope. Can you cycle down it with no hands?
soa natural?
and
Look at that huge downhill slope. Can you cycle down it with no hands?
soa natural?
A:
@Eduardoakaedu: Your sentences are correct. But saying "cycle up it" and "cycle down" wouldn't be as common as saying "ride up it" or "make it to the top".... However you could definitely say your version and be understood.
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