sliminess
noun [ U ] uk/ˈslaɪ.mi.nəs/ us/ˈslaɪ.mi.nəs/
粘性;粘滑
the quality or fact of being covered in slime (= a sticky liquid substance )
Any sliminess on the surface means the mushrooms are not fresh. 表面有一点点粘滑都意味着蘑菇不新鲜。
He had to cross the wet rocks, and he felt their sliminess through the soles of his boots. 他不得不从潮湿的岩石上走过,透过靴子的鞋底,他感觉到岩石的黏滑。
disapproving谄媚,讨好
the quality of being friendly but in a way that people find unpleasant or dishonest
He was an expert at clever sliminess and deceit. 他是谄媚和欺骗的专家。
Despite his sliminess, Patricia believed him. 尽管他是故意讨好,派翠西亚还是相信了他。
See: slimy
- More examples
- Avoid airtight plastic bags as this encourages sliminess.
- It was hard to keep safe footing upon the sliminess.
- During the war, his sliminess helped him change sides and erase his past.