양이 적거나 정도가 미미한 상태를 나타냄.
Small in amount, degree, or importance.
예문:
"There is a slight chance of rain this afternoon."
"I noticed a slight improvement in his test scores."
체격이 마르고 가냘픈 모양.
Having a thin or delicate physical build.
예문:
"Despite her slight build, she was a powerful swimmer."
"He was a slight man with a very quiet voice."
내용이 깊지 않고 가볍거나 사소함.
Not profound or substantial; lacking depth or seriousness.
예문:
"The play was entertaining but ultimately a slight piece of work."
"Critics dismissed the novel as a slight romantic comedy."
상대방을 존중하지 않고 무시하거나 경시함.
To treat someone with a lack of respect or to ignore them intentionally.
예문:
"He felt slighted when he wasn't invited to the wedding."
"She didn't mean to slight her colleagues during the speech."
일이나 의무를 정성을 들이지 않고 대충 함.
To perform a task or duty with insufficient care or attention.
예문:
"Never slight your preparation for a major exam."
"The contractor slighted the finishing touches on the house."
무례하거나 무시하는 태도로 인해 입는 모욕.
An instance of being treated with disrespect or neglect; a snub.
예문:
"He took her lack of a reply as a personal slight."
"It was a major slight to be left off the guest list."