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loose
19 ENTRIES FOUND:
looser; loosest
looser; loosest
Learner's definition of LOOSE
1
: not tightly fastened, attached, or held松动的；不牢固的
- a loose tooth松动的牙
- a loose thread松脱的线
- Some of the shingles on the roof were loose.房顶的一些木瓦松动了。
- The rope was tied in a loose knot.绳子系了一个松松的结。
- The nails had been pried loose.钉子已经被撬松了。
- Some of the shingles had come/worked loose.有些木瓦已经松动了。
- The boat came loose from its moorings and floated out into the harbor.那艘船的缆绳松开了，漂进了海港。
- The ball popped loose from the shortstop's glove.球从游击手的手套上滑脱。
2
a : not pulled or stretched tight未拉紧的；未绷紧的
- a loose belt未系紧的腰带
- loose reins on a horse耷拉在马背上的缰绳
- loose skin松弛的皮肤
b of clothing : not fitting close to your body : not tight（衣服）宽松的
- She was wearing a loose dress/skirt.她穿着宽松的连衣裙/裙子。
- a loose [=baggy] sweater宽松的毛衣
3
: not physically held or contained未被束缚的；不受约束的；自由的 — see also let loose 1 (below)
- The dog was wandering loose in the streets.那条狗在大街上游荡。
- The lion had somehow gotten/broken loose [=free] from its cage.那头狮子不知怎的从笼子里逃了出来。
4
a : not held together in a solid or tight mass疏松的
- loose dirt疏松的泥土
- loose rocks疏松的岩石
- loose sandy soil疏松的沙土
b : not held together in a bundle, container, etc.未扎紧的；散开的
- loose sheets of paper散页纸张
- Loose hairs stuck out from under his cap.散着的头发从他的帽子下露了出来。
- She let her hair hang down loose.她披散着长发。
- You can buy a bag of potatoes or some loose potatoes.你买整袋或者散装的土豆都可以。
5
: not stiff or tense : flexible or relaxed不紧张的；放松的 — see also hang loose (below)
- He walked with a loose stride.他悠悠漫步。
- loose muscles松弛的肌肉
- I never relaxed that day; I just couldn't get loose.那天我一直很紧张，就是没办法放松下来。
- Runners should warm up for a few minutes to get loose.跑步者应该做几分钟热身运动放松一下。
- I tried to stay loose during the game, but I was too nervous.在比赛中我尽力保持冷静，但还是太紧张了。
6
: not closely joined or united不团结的；松散的
- Ten advocacy groups from all parts of the country formed a loose alliance/association/coalition to present their shared interests to Congress.来自全国各地的十个倡导团体结成了一个松散的联盟，向国会提出他们共同的权益。
7
a : not exact or precise不精确的；不严谨的
- a very loose translation极不准确的译文
- a loose interpretation of the law对法律不严谨的解释
- This book is only a novel in the loose sense of the word. [=the word “novel” does not usually refer to a book like this; many people would not consider the book a novel]这不是一本严格意义上的小说。
b : not careful in speech : talking too freely（说话）随便的
- Loose [=careless] talk spread the rumor.信口开河，谣言四起。
- She has a loose tongue. [=she talks too much about things that are private, secret, etc.]她嘴不严。
8
sports : not controlled or held by any of the players in a game（球）无球员控制的
- a loose ball/puck无人控制的球/冰球
9
old-fashioned : not respectable sexually : not decent or moral放荡的；淫荡的
- He was accused of loose conduct/behavior.他因行为/举止放荡受到指控。
- a loose woman放荡的女子
- loose morals不检点的品行
10
of solid waste from the body : containing a larger than normal amount of fluid（人体粪便）稀的
- loose stools稀粪
also : producing loose stools腹泻的
- loose bowels腹泻
- loose bowel movements拉肚子
all hell breaks loose
break loose
cut loose
1
cut (someone) loose : to stop supporting or employing (someone)断供；解雇 : to end an official relationship or agreement with (someone)（与某人）断交，解除协议
- He worked here for a few years but he didn't do a good job, so we finally had to cut him loose.他在这工作几年了，但是做得不好，所以我们最终还是解雇了他。
- She's been cut loose from her contract. [=the company/organization with whom she had a contract to work has ended the contract]她的劳动合同被解除了。
2
chiefly US, informal : to act in a free and relaxed way after behaving in a way that is controlled放松一下
- I enjoy cutting loose with friends on weekends.我喜欢周末和朋友们一起放松一下。
hang loose
chiefly US, informal : to remain calm and relaxed保持镇静；不着急
- Just hang loose for a minute. I'll be right back.先别紧张，我马上回来。
have a screw loose, have a loose screw
let loose
1
let/set/turn (someone or something) loose : to allow (someone or something) to move or go freely放任；使自由活动 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- He let/set the dogs loose in the courtyard.他让狗在院子里撒欢。
- cattle let loose to graze on the green fields在草地上自由地吃草的牛
- It's the end of the school year, when schools turn students loose on our towns.学年结束，学校放假期间学生们在我们各个镇上随意活动。
- a director who's willing to let her actors loose to interpret their roles however they see fit愿意让她的演员们按自己认为适合的方式诠释角色的导演
- We must find ways to stop the violence that has been let loose [=loosed] on the city.如何制止城市中肆虐的暴力活动
2
: to produce (something, such as a cry) in a sudden and forceful way突然迸发
- The crowd let loose [=let out] an enormous groan when the pass was intercepted.传球被拦截时人群中发出了巨大的叹息声。
- She let loose (with) a scream.她突然发出一声尖叫。
play fast and loose
— loosely
adverb- The clothes fit loosely.这些衣服穿起来后很宽松。
- The term is loosely used by most people.大多数人随意使用这一术语。
- The rider held the reins loosely as the horse slowed to a walk.马放慢速度走了起来，骑手便放松了缰绳。
- loosely affiliated/allied businesses松散的联营企业/同盟公司
- The company was loosely organized.这家公司组织松散。
- The movie is loosely based on the novel. [=it is based on the novel but many things are different in the movie]那部电影大体上改编自小说。
— looseness
noun [noncount]- moral looseness道德上的败坏
- the looseness of the translation译文的不准确
- the looseness of his clothing他衣着的宽松
2 loose /ˈluːs/ adverb
2 loose
/ˈluːs/
adverb
Learner's definition of LOOSE
: in a way that does not fit close to your body宽松地
- loose-fitting clothing宽松的衣服
3 loose /ˈluːs/ verb
looses; loosed; loosing
3 loose
/ˈluːs/
verb
looses; loosed; loosing
Learner's definition of LOOSE
[+ object]
1
: to release or untie (an animal or person)释放 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- They loosed the dogs on the prowlers. [=they released the dogs so that they could catch, chase away, etc., the prowlers]他们放狗去抓小偷。
- riots that have loosed an epidemic of violence on the city使这座城市频繁发生暴力活动的骚乱
2
3
: to shoot or fire (something, such as an arrow or a bullet)射出（箭、子弹等）
- The soldiers loosed a volley of rifle fire.士兵们用步枪齐射出子弹。
4 loose /ˈluːs/ noun
4 loose
/ˈluːs/
noun
Learner's definition of LOOSE
on the loose
: able to move freely : not controlled or held in a prison, cage, etc.能自由活动；未被关押 — used especially to describe a dangerous person, animal, or group尤用于形容危险的人、动物或团体
- The prisoner escaped and is still on the loose.那名囚犯逃跑了，现在仍然在逃。
- A killer is on the loose.凶手仍然逍遥法外。
- An angry mob was on the loose.一伙愤怒的暴徒仍然在逃。
looser; loosest
2
a
: free from a state of confinement, restraint, or obligation
b
: not brought together in a bundle, container, or binding
c
archaic : disconnected, detached
looseness noun
loosed; loosing
: to let fly a missile (such as an arrow) : fire
: in a loose manner (see loose entry 1) : loosely
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective Some of the shingles on the roof were loose. The rope was tied in a loose knot. The nails had been pried loose. Some of the shingles had come loose. The boat came loose from its moorings and floated out into the harbor. The ball popped loose from the shortstop's glove. loose reins on a horse She was wearing a loose dress. The dog was wandering loose in the streets. Verb The soldiers loosed a volley of rifle fire. the archers loosed a great volley of arrows at the foot soldiers charging towards them See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Her medium-length, chocolate-brown hair fell into a sea of loose waves that landed around her chest area. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2022 Leia’s long hair hung in loose waves down her back, with two small braids framing her face to keep locks out of her way. Meredith Woerner, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 On the periphery of the yarn, there’s a serial killer on the loose, but very little narrative energy goes into his acts, which seem beside the point. Kyle Smith, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Back in Los Angeles, Hanna picks up the scent of the still on-the-loose Wardell and pursues his prey with the larger-than-life determination familiar to fans of Pacino's performance in the film. Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Get ’em together with the Albuquerque Isotopes, and all heck could break loose. Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Aug. 2022 There’s a band of sweets swindlers on the loose, and the man behind the Dum Dums digital empire is out to find these suckers. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 Tuscaloosa County Animal Control and a local zoo are searching for a kangaroo on the loose somewhere in the county, and authorities are cautioning residents who encounter the missing marsupial not to engage with it. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 Matt Sullivan, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2022 Maybe a week-long look in the mirror could jostle loose some new sense of hope heading into the season’s second half. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2021 And in her final, climactic lines, Jesse’s mother lets loose her pain in a series of run-ons, making the formlessness of her constant grief at once visible and physical. Robert Rubsam, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 Finding dead end streets, eating at random restaurants, observing the jacaranda trees loose their purple flowers. Gael Couturier, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2019 But as Badr briefly lowered his hands in an apparent attempt to put his shoes on, one of the officers let loose a police dog, which sunk its teeth into Badr’s arm and continued to grip it for close to a minute, causing Badr to scream in agony. Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 By filling an energy meter, which replenishes automatically over time, Mario, or one of the gang, can let loose a power shot that can send a ball hurtling to the faraway green. Washington Post, 2 July 2021 When Minder explained the situation to his client, the man let loose a string of expletives. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021 Vast plumes of smoke and debris were thrown up into the air as US B-52 bombers and fighter jets let loose a seemingly endless barrage of missiles. James Griffiths, CNN, 15 May 2021 Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Some of Helsa's first pieces are more trend-driven, like loose-fitting cargo pants and a leather bustier top. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2022 To help homeless people, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health suggests donating water, electrolyte packages, light and loose-fitting clothing, tents, towels and other supplies to local organizations. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Residents should drink plenty of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothes. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The loose-fitting skirt and baggy shawl, paired with vinyl gloves and platforms, finished off with dotted ropes of glitter? Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 Aug. 2022 But in much of the Western world, tastes moved away from loose-fitting menswear in the 18th century, Friend said. CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Made with sustainable Modal stretch fabric, these PJs are loose-fitting and flattering. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Tuesday, in a town hall meeting in White Hall that included the heads of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- two members of President Joe Biden’s cabinet -- Holcomb let loose with a tearful plea for help. Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 See More
Adjective
While attending the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium, Kate opted for a more glamorous look with tighter curls instead of her usual loose waves. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Her medium-length, chocolate-brown hair fell into a sea of loose waves that landed around her chest area. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2022 Leia’s long hair hung in loose waves down her back, with two small braids framing her face to keep locks out of her way. Meredith Woerner, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 On the periphery of the yarn, there’s a serial killer on the loose, but very little narrative energy goes into his acts, which seem beside the point. Kyle Smith, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Back in Los Angeles, Hanna picks up the scent of the still on-the-loose Wardell and pursues his prey with the larger-than-life determination familiar to fans of Pacino's performance in the film. Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Get ’em together with the Albuquerque Isotopes, and all heck could break loose. Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Aug. 2022 There’s a band of sweets swindlers on the loose, and the man behind the Dum Dums digital empire is out to find these suckers. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 Tuscaloosa County Animal Control and a local zoo are searching for a kangaroo on the loose somewhere in the county, and authorities are cautioning residents who encounter the missing marsupial not to engage with it. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 Verb
With each piñata crack of awkwardness, our pandemic PTSD let loose a little more. Matt Sullivan, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2022 Maybe a week-long look in the mirror could jostle loose some new sense of hope heading into the season’s second half. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2021 And in her final, climactic lines, Jesse’s mother lets loose her pain in a series of run-ons, making the formlessness of her constant grief at once visible and physical. Robert Rubsam, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 Finding dead end streets, eating at random restaurants, observing the jacaranda trees loose their purple flowers. Gael Couturier, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2019 But as Badr briefly lowered his hands in an apparent attempt to put his shoes on, one of the officers let loose a police dog, which sunk its teeth into Badr’s arm and continued to grip it for close to a minute, causing Badr to scream in agony. Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 By filling an energy meter, which replenishes automatically over time, Mario, or one of the gang, can let loose a power shot that can send a ball hurtling to the faraway green. Washington Post, 2 July 2021 When Minder explained the situation to his client, the man let loose a string of expletives. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021 Vast plumes of smoke and debris were thrown up into the air as US B-52 bombers and fighter jets let loose a seemingly endless barrage of missiles. James Griffiths, CNN, 15 May 2021 Adverb
The bump shot shows the 34-year-old mom wearing loose-fitting white pants and black and white sneakers, with a tie-dye t-shirt pulled up over about half of her bump. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Some of Helsa's first pieces are more trend-driven, like loose-fitting cargo pants and a leather bustier top. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2022 To help homeless people, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health suggests donating water, electrolyte packages, light and loose-fitting clothing, tents, towels and other supplies to local organizations. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Residents should drink plenty of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothes. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The loose-fitting skirt and baggy shawl, paired with vinyl gloves and platforms, finished off with dotted ropes of glitter? Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 Aug. 2022 But in much of the Western world, tastes moved away from loose-fitting menswear in the 18th century, Friend said. CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Made with sustainable Modal stretch fabric, these PJs are loose-fitting and flattering. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Tuesday, in a town hall meeting in White Hall that included the heads of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- two members of President Joe Biden’s cabinet -- Holcomb let loose with a tearful plea for help. Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Verb, and Adverb
Middle English lous, from Old Norse lauss; akin to Old High German lōs loose — more at -less
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Adverb
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of loose was in the 13th century Phrases Containing loose
adjective¹
adjective²
adjective³
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