slope

downward slope

A decline, as in value, worth, success, etc. Business has not been great this quarter—sales have been on a downward slope, unfortunately.

on a slippery slope

In a situation in which some behavior or action will eventually lead to a worse form of the same behavior or action. We've been on a slippery slope of borrowing more money to pay off the debts we already owe. Activists fear that this latest legislation will put us on a slippery slope to stifling free speech.

slippery slope

A situation in which some behavior or action will eventually lead to a worse form of the same behavior or action, or a disastrous outcome. Eating that piece of cake is a slippery slope that could lead to you completely abandoning your diet. Verbal abuse is often a slippery slope that leads to physical abuse.

See also: slippery, slope

slope away

To recede (from something) at a downward angle. Our driveway slopes away from the house, so you've got to be careful to always use the emergency handbrake when you park your car out front. Tell the landscapers to make sure that the grass slopes away from the center of the field. That way, rainwater will naturally drain off into the gutters and we won't be left with big muddy patches.

slope away from (something)

1. To recede from something at a downward angle. Our driveway slopes away from the house, so you've got to be careful to always have your handbrake on when you park your car out front. Tell the landscapers to make sure that the grass slopes away from the center of the field. That way, rainwater will naturally drain off into the gutters and we won't be left with big muddy patches.

2. To cause or construct something to recede from something at a downward angle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "down." I want to slope the floor of the stables away from the horses' stalls so water won't collect beneath them when we bathe them. The builder obviously wasn't paying attention, because he ended up sloping the bookshelf away from the wall.

slope down

1. To slant toward or recede from something at a downward angle. The field slopes down from the mansion at the top, forming something of shallow basin below. The driveway slopes down to the main road at a sharp angle, so you've got to be careful to always have your handbrake on when you park your car out there.

2. To cause or construct something to slant toward or recede from something at a downward angle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "down." Tell the landscapers to slope the grass down to the road to help rainwater naturally drain off into the gutters. Whoever built this bookshelf obviously wasn't paying attention, because they sloped all the shelves slope down from the back of it, so things keep rolling off and breaking on the ground!

slope off

1. To lie at a downward angle. This hill rose steeply before sloping off at a more gradual incline. Be careful—the riverbank slopes off very suddenly in places.

2. To leave or move away, especially in a quick, quiet, and furtive manner. One by one, the boys sloped off to avoid being punished for vandalizing the gymnasium walls. Tom and I sloped off to escape the dreadful party and get a drink by ourselves.

slope toward (something)

1. To slant in the direction of something at a downward angle. If your driveway slopes toward the front of your house, you could face major flooding issues if you don't have a drainage solution in place. The cabin is stunning, with a front lawn that slopes right down toward the lake.

2. To cause or construct something to slant in the direction of something else at a downward angle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "toward." I want the landscapers to slope the field toward the river so rainwater will be naturally drained away. I made sure the floor of the workshop was made of concrete and sloped it toward the door to make cleaning as easy as possible.

slope up

1. To slant at an upward angle (to or toward something). It hasn't been too bad cycling to work for the most part, but the road slopes up near the end and I always end up drenched in sweat by the time I get to the office. We've got to make sure the sidewalk slopes up to the entrance of the building so people with mobility issues won't have any problems getting in. The field slopes up toward the base of the mountains, like a gentle invitation to a greater challenge.

2. To cause or construct something to have an upward slant (to or toward something). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "up." Whenever I'm building shelves, I always try to slope them up a tiny bit to help keep things from rolling off. I want to slope the driveway right up to our front door.

slippery slope

a dangerous pathway or route to follow; a route that leads to trouble. The matter of euthanasia is a slippery slope with both legal and moral considerations.

See also: slippery, slope

slope away from something

to slant downward and away from something. The lawn sloped away from the patio toward the riverbank. The porch sloped away from the house at a very slight angle.

slope down (to something or some place)

to slant downward toward something or some place from a higher level. The wide white beach sloped down to the azure water. The yard sloped down, making a lovely view from the living room.

slope (down) toward something

to slant downward toward something. The backyard slopes down toward the river. It slopes toward the water.

slope up (to something)

to slant upward in the direction of something. The ramp sloped up to the door, allowing wheelchairs to enter. It sloped up rather steeply.

slippery slope

A dangerous course, one that leads easily to catastrophe, as in He's on a slippery slope, compromising his values to please both the bosses and the union . This metaphoric expression alludes to traversing a slick hillside, in constant danger of falling. [Mid-1900s]

See also: slippery, slope

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a slippery slope

COMMON A slippery slope is a course of action which is likely to lead to failure or serious trouble. It's a slippery slope. You give in to one demand and soon find that you're doing exactly what they want. The company started down the slippery slope of believing that they knew better than the customer, with the inevitable disastrous results. Note: You can also say that someone is on a slippery slope or on the slippery slope. These young people may already be on the slippery slope to criminality.

See also: slippery, slope

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

slippery slope

an idea or course of action which will lead inevitably to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.

1998 Spectator Those of us who feared that devolution would not assuage nationalist sentiment but turn out to be the slippery slope to separatism have a good chance of being proved right.

See also: slippery, slope

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the slippery ˈslope

a situation or way of behaving that could quickly lead to danger, disaster, failure, etc: Starting with shoplifting, he was soon on the slippery slope towards a life of crime.

See also: slippery, slope

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

slippery slope, a

A dangerous path or situation leading to disaster. Alluding to a path down which one could slide to a bad fall, this figure of speech dates from the mid-1900s. The Daily Telegraph of January 6, 1964 stated, “While Western feet thus approach what some fear may be a slippery slope towards recognition of the East, Ulbricht’s ground seems as firm as ever it was.” In a New Yorker piece about writers chronicling Sherlock Holmes, one of them is quoted as saying, “I’ve now done . . . more than fifteen hundred pages and I’ve only gotten up to 1950. It’s been a slippery slope into madness and obsession” (Dec. 13, 2004).

词组	slope
释义	slope downward slope A decline, as in value, worth, success, etc. Business has not been great this quarter—sales have been on a downward slope, unfortunately. See also: slope on a slippery slope In a situation in which some behavior or action will eventually lead to a worse form of the same behavior or action. We've been on a slippery slope of borrowing more money to pay off the debts we already owe. Activists fear that this latest legislation will put us on a slippery slope to stifling free speech. See also: on, slippery, slope slippery slope A situation in which some behavior or action will eventually lead to a worse form of the same behavior or action, or a disastrous outcome. Eating that piece of cake is a slippery slope that could lead to you completely abandoning your diet. Verbal abuse is often a slippery slope that leads to physical abuse. See also: slippery, slope slope away To recede (from something) at a downward angle. Our driveway slopes away from the house, so you've got to be careful to always use the emergency handbrake when you park your car out front. Tell the landscapers to make sure that the grass slopes away from the center of the field. That way, rainwater will naturally drain off into the gutters and we won't be left with big muddy patches. See also: away, slope slope away from (something) 1. To recede from something at a downward angle. Our driveway slopes away from the house, so you've got to be careful to always have your handbrake on when you park your car out front. Tell the landscapers to make sure that the grass slopes away from the center of the field. That way, rainwater will naturally drain off into the gutters and we won't be left with big muddy patches. 2. To cause or construct something to recede from something at a downward angle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "down." I want to slope the floor of the stables away from the horses' stalls so water won't collect beneath them when we bathe them. The builder obviously wasn't paying attention, because he ended up sloping the bookshelf away from the wall. See also: away, slope slope down 1. To slant toward or recede from something at a downward angle. The field slopes down from the mansion at the top, forming something of shallow basin below. The driveway slopes down to the main road at a sharp angle, so you've got to be careful to always have your handbrake on when you park your car out there. 2. To cause or construct something to slant toward or recede from something at a downward angle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "down." Tell the landscapers to slope the grass down to the road to help rainwater naturally drain off into the gutters. Whoever built this bookshelf obviously wasn't paying attention, because they sloped all the shelves slope down from the back of it, so things keep rolling off and breaking on the ground! See also: down, slope slope off 1. To lie at a downward angle. This hill rose steeply before sloping off at a more gradual incline. Be careful—the riverbank slopes off very suddenly in places. 2. To leave or move away, especially in a quick, quiet, and furtive manner. One by one, the boys sloped off to avoid being punished for vandalizing the gymnasium walls. Tom and I sloped off to escape the dreadful party and get a drink by ourselves. See also: off, slope slope toward (something) 1. To slant in the direction of something at a downward angle. If your driveway slopes toward the front of your house, you could face major flooding issues if you don't have a drainage solution in place. The cabin is stunning, with a front lawn that slopes right down toward the lake. 2. To cause or construct something to slant in the direction of something else at a downward angle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "toward." I want the landscapers to slope the field toward the river so rainwater will be naturally drained away. I made sure the floor of the workshop was made of concrete and sloped it toward the door to make cleaning as easy as possible. See also: slope, toward slope up 1. To slant at an upward angle (to or toward something). It hasn't been too bad cycling to work for the most part, but the road slopes up near the end and I always end up drenched in sweat by the time I get to the office. We've got to make sure the sidewalk slopes up to the entrance of the building so people with mobility issues won't have any problems getting in. The field slopes up toward the base of the mountains, like a gentle invitation to a greater challenge. 2. To cause or construct something to have an upward slant (to or toward something). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "slope" and "up." Whenever I'm building shelves, I always try to slope them up a tiny bit to help keep things from rolling off. I want to slope the driveway right up to our front door. See also: slope, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. slippery slope a dangerous pathway or route to follow; a route that leads to trouble. The matter of euthanasia is a slippery slope with both legal and moral considerations. See also: slippery, slope slope away from something to slant downward and away from something. The lawn sloped away from the patio toward the riverbank. The porch sloped away from the house at a very slight angle. See also: away, slope slope down (to something or some place) to slant downward toward something or some place from a higher level. The wide white beach sloped down to the azure water. The yard sloped down, making a lovely view from the living room. See also: down, slope slope (down) toward something to slant downward toward something. The backyard slopes down toward the river. It slopes toward the water. See also: slope, toward slope up (to something) to slant upward in the direction of something. The ramp sloped up to the door, allowing wheelchairs to enter. It sloped up rather steeply. See also: slope, up McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. slippery slope A dangerous course, one that leads easily to catastrophe, as in He's on a slippery slope, compromising his values to please both the bosses and the union . This metaphoric expression alludes to traversing a slick hillside, in constant danger of falling. [Mid-1900s] See also: slippery, slope The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a slippery slope COMMON A slippery slope is a course of action which is likely to lead to failure or serious trouble. It's a slippery slope. You give in to one demand and soon find that you're doing exactly what they want. The company started down the slippery slope of believing that they knew better than the customer, with the inevitable disastrous results. Note: You can also say that someone is on a slippery slope or on the slippery slope. These young people may already be on the slippery slope to criminality. See also: slippery, slope Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. slippery slope an idea or course of action which will lead inevitably to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous. 1998 Spectator Those of us who feared that devolution would not assuage nationalist sentiment but turn out to be the slippery slope to separatism have a good chance of being proved right. See also: slippery, slope Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the slippery ˈslope a situation or way of behaving that could quickly lead to danger, disaster, failure, etc: Starting with shoplifting, he was soon on the slippery slope towards a life of crime. See also: slippery, slope Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary slippery slope, a A dangerous path or situation leading to disaster. Alluding to a path down which one could slide to a bad fall, this figure of speech dates from the mid-1900s. The Daily Telegraph of January 6, 1964 stated, “While Western feet thus approach what some fear may be a slippery slope towards recognition of the East, Ulbricht’s ground seems as firm as ever it was.” In a New Yorker piece about writers chronicling Sherlock Holmes, one of them is quoted as saying, “I’ve now done . . . more than fifteen hundred pages and I’ve only gotten up to 1950. It’s been a slippery slope into madness and obsession” (Dec. 13, 2004). See also: slippery The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: downward slope rise over run tilt to tilt to (something) catch big air tilt at tilt back on a slippery slope tilt toward tilt toward (something) References in periodicals archive 4 Slope stability assessment method using the similarity measures Because of the complexity of practical engineering, the assessment information of slope stability often is incomplete and indeterminate. Slope Stability Assessment Method Using the Arctangent and Tangent Similarity Measure of Neutrosophic Numbers My first experience with runway slope came in Challis, Idaho. Downwind Or Downhill? It isn't that simple 'This latest landslide incident again highlights the need for more public awareness about slope safety and the need for landowners to know their responsibilities in maintaining slopes as well as alerting the authorities when tell-tale signs of slope instability and erosion appear,' they said. Penang NGOs demand MBPP step up, freeze building on slopes after fatal wall collapse Smartsheet said the acquisition of Slope will strengthen its leadership position in the collaborative work management category by adding the ability to collaborate on everything from videos to documents directly in Smartsheet. Smartsheet enhances work execution platform with acquisition of Slope Gordon Scott, who is a representative of the Scottish Artificial Slope Operators' Group and general manager at from Bearsden Ski & Board Club, East Dunbartonshire, said: "For many people it will be at least six months since the end of the last ski season so they will be a bit rusty on the slopes. In peak fitness; Start getting your body into shape for skiing season and reap rewards on the slopes The 150ft slope was located betweenKirkbyStadium, which has now been demolished, and theM57and building work began in November 1973. Here's how Kirkby's ambitious plan for 150ft ski slope hit the skids; Hopes were high that the town would head in a different sporting direction Generally, slope was studied using the contour data. INTEGRATED TERRAIN ANALYSIS OF SOUTHERN HARIPUR TEHSIL USING TECHNIQUES OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PROVINCE, PAKISTAN The study aims to determine the effect of the land slope on soil surface drainage for soils with low water infiltration rates, quantified by the percentage of the area with storage (micro-depressions) and the volume of surface water in land leveled areas. Surface drainage in leveled land: Implication of slope/Drenagem superficial em area sistematizada: Implicacao da declividade studied the effect of a composite RR system (Soil Reinforcement with Combination Roots Systems) on slope stability [21]. Model Test of the Reinforcement of Surface Soil by Plant Roots under the Influence of Precipitation The slope model in reference [20] is referred and established with the finite element software MIDAS GTS NX 2018, and the height of the finite element model is twice the slope height, as shown in Figure 2. Seismic Stability Analysis of Saturated and Unsaturated Soil Slopes Using Permanent Displacement The two structural planes which formed the potential sliding surface controlled the stability of the slope. The bedrocks of the landslide are argillaceous siltstone, amaranth silty mudstone, and quartz sandstone of the lower Jurassic Niejiashan Formation ([J.sub.1-2n]). Failure Mechanism of the Qianjiangping Slope in Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China ABSTRACT: Slope failure is not necessarily related to the shear strength alone, the liquid limit and dry density in particular are useful indicators in determining the cause for slope failure. COMPARISON OF PROPOSED SLOPE FAILURE ANALYSIS AT LATAR EXPRESSWAY SELANGOR WITH PREVIOUS CRITERIA AND INDUSTRIAL STUDY Many catastrophic slope failures have occurred because of earthquakes, such as the 2004 Chuetsu earthquake and the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, highlighting the importance of addressing the seismic stability of slopes in geotechnical engineering practices. Upper-Bound Multi-Rigid-Block Solutions for Seismic Performance of Slopes with a Weak Thin Layer
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