| 词汇 | slip in |
| 释义 | Phr V slip in slips, slipping, slipped slip in sth or slip sth in to add a remark to your conversation or speech in a quick, informal way that does not attract too much attentionDid you notice the way she managed to slip in a reference to her famous brother?I usually slip in one or two jokes during a talk just to liven things up a bit. slip in sth • slip sth in to quickly mention something when you are talking or writing about something else, without emphasizing it or saying much about it: It was a serious lecture, but I was tempted to slip in a joke about the Clinton affair. Writers of detective stories often slip in a tiny clue that most readers will miss. slip in1. To place, insert, or load someone or something inside of something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slip" and "in." Go up to their mailbox and slip in this letter. He slipped a new magazine in and cocked the rifle. 2. To enter (something or some place) quickly, easily, or inconspicuously. The teacher had already started his roll call, but Josh managed to slip in without him noticing. I hate trying to slip in my sleeping bag without waking other people. slip something in (to) somethingand slip something into cause something to slide or glide into something. Max slipped the bullets into their chambers and got ready to fire. He slipped the bullets in silently. slip in(some place) to sneak or go into a place quietly and unnoticed. I think we can slip in the rear door unnoticed. We slipped in and crept up the stairs. slip in(to something)to slide or glide into something, such as clothing, a sleeping bag, a tight place, etc. I don't want to slip into a cold sleeping bag. How can I warm it up? I opened the bag and slipped in. slip inv. 1. To insert something gradually, easily, or without being noticed: She took a dollar bill and slipped it in the birthday card. He slipped in a comment during their conversation. 2. To enter gradually, easily, or without being noticed: The party had already started, so I slipped in and got a drink. The thief slipped in the back door. |
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