slope

UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/

Übersetzungen

slopesubstantiv
slopes
Pl.
UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/
The skier navigated the steep slope with ease.
Лыжник с легкостью преодолел крутой склон.
The architect calculated the slope of the roof.
Архитектор рассчитал наклон крыши.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
slopeverb
sloped
Präteritum
sloped
Partizip Perfekt
sloping
Gerundium
UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/
The path begins to slope gently downwards.
Тропа начинает плавно наклоняться вниз.
The roof slopes at a steep angle.
Крыша склоняется под крутым углом.
slopeadjektiv
UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/
Used attributively, especially in technical or skiing contexts (e.g., "slope stability", "slope-side lodging").

Definitionen

slopesubstantiv
A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.
The hikers struggled to climb the steep slope of the mountain.
The degree of inclination of a line or surface, often expressed as a ratio or percentage.
The slope of the roof was calculated to ensure proper drainage.
OFFENSIVE • ethnic slur: A derogatory term for a person of East Asian origin, especially Vietnamese.
"Don't call him a slope—it's a racist slur."
slopeverb
To have or take an inclined or slanted direction or angle.
The path slopes gently down to the river.
To cause something to incline or slant.
They sloped the roof to allow rainwater to run off.
British, informal: to depart quietly or furtively, usually to avoid being noticed (often followed by "off").
He sloped off before the speeches began.
slopeadjektiv
Situated on or directly beside a slope, especially a ski slope; providing direct access to a slope.
They booked a slope room that opened right onto the beginner run.
Relating to the gradient or inclined nature of a surface.
Slope stability analysis is vital in road construction.