also slide rule, mathematical calculating tool, 1838, from slide (v.) + rule (n.). So called for its method of operation. Earlier sliding-rule (1660s).
权威例句
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。
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。
3. The US dollar continued to slide.
美元继续贬值。
4. The company had let environmental standards slide.
这家公司听凭环境标准的不断下降。
5. Can you slide out of the room without the chairman seeing you?