Slip away Meaning in English
expression
释义
To leave quietly or secretly without being noticed, or to gradually disappear. It can also be a gentle way to say someone has died.
用法与细微差别
'Slip away' is informal and often describes a quiet or unnoticed departure, time passing, or someone dying ('He slipped away during the night'). Common collocations: 'slip away from the party', 'let the chance slip away'. It's softer than 'die' when used as a euphemism.
例句
He tried to slip away from the party without saying goodbye.
basic
My cat likes to slip away when guests arrive.
basic
Don’t let this chance slip away.
basic
I was having so much fun that I didn’t notice the hours slip away.
natural
She watched her childhood friends slowly slip away over the years.
natural
His grandfather peacefully slipped away in his sleep.
natural