slope

中文： 斜坡、坡、斜率、斜度

1. A surface that either inclines or declines in a regular manner from the perspective of an observer. (countable, uncountable) · the slope
2. An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward. (countable, uncountable) · I had to climb a small slope to get to the site.· a steep slope
3. The degree to which a surface tends upward or downward. (countable, uncountable) · The road has a very sharp downward slope at that point.
4. The ratio of the vertical and horizontal distances between two points lying on the line. (countable, uncountable) · The slope of this line is 0.5
5. The slope of the line tangent to the curve at the given point. (countable, uncountable) · The slope of a parabola increases linearly with x.
6. The angle a roof surface makes with the horizontal, expressed as a ratio of the units of vertical rise to the units of horizontal length (sometimes referred to as run). (countable, uncountable) · The slope of an asphalt shingle roof system should be 4:12 or greater.
7. a concept or idea which suggests a type of oblique or accelerating progression (countable, uncountable) · The habit of lying can quickly become a slippery slope.
8. An East or Southeast Asian person, especially one that is Chinese. (countable, uncountable)

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