Slice through Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫaɪs/ /ˈθɹu
SLYS-throo
slˈaɪs/ /θɹˈuː
s-LYS-thROO
Definition
To move quickly and smoothly through something, usually by cutting it, like a knife through bread or a boat through water.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for both literal (knives, tools) and figurative (sounds, movements) situations. Common collocations: 'slice through the air', 'slice through butter'. Not used for slow or hesitant cutting.
Spanish: cortar - atravesarPortuguese (BR): cortar - atravessarPortuguese (PT): cortar - atravessarChinese (Simplified): 切穿 - 割开Chinese (Traditional): 切穿 - 割開Hindi: चीर देना - काटकर निकलनाArabic: يقطع خلال - يخترقBengali: কেটেকুটে যাওয়া - বিদীর্ণ করে অতিক্রম করাRussian: рассекать - прорезатьJapanese: 切り裂く - 切り進むVietnamese: xuyên qua - chém xuyên quaKorean: 가르다 - 베고 지나가다Turkish: kesip geçmekUrdu: کاٹ کر گزرناIndonesian: membelah - memotong menembus
Example Sentences
The sharp knife sliced through the tomato easily.
basic
The boat sliced through the water quickly.
basic
The scissors sliced through the paper.
basic
The sword sliced through his armor as if it were nothing.
natural
The sound of her voice sliced through the silence in the room.
natural
He watched the skater slice through the ice with incredible speed.
natural