U2E33 | slight

Word of the day · Jun 9, 2026 · 2m

slight【adj.】

1. small in degree; not great or severe轻微的；微小的；不严重的

There was a slight improvement in his condition after the treatment.

经过治疗后，他的病情有轻微好转。

She felt a slight pain in her back.

她感到背部有些轻微的疼痛。

2. not big or heavy; small and thin瘦小的；纤弱的

He was a slight figure, barely five feet tall.

他身材瘦小，身高仅五英尺。

 slight【v.】

to treat someone as if they are not important, especially by ignoring them or by not showing them respect轻视，怠慢，冷落(某人)

She felt slighted when her boss didn't invite her to the meeting.

当老板没有邀请她参加会议时，她感到被冷落了。

He slighted his colleagues by not acknowledging their contributions…