Definition of decelerate

decelerateverb

giảm tốc

/ˌdiːˈseləreɪt//ˌdiːˈseləreɪt/

The word "decelerate" has its roots in Latin. In the 15th century, it was borrowed from the Latin phrase "decelerare," which means "to take away speed" or "to slow down." This Latin phrase is a combination of "de," meaning "away" or "from," and "celare," meaning "to conceal" or "to hide." In the original sense, "decelerate" meant to reduce or hide speed, often in a deliberate or intentional manner. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include a broader sense of slowing down or reducing momentum, whether physical, emotional, or metaphorical. Today, the word is commonly used in various contexts, including physics, transportation, and even psychological and emotional states. Despite its complex etymology, "decelerate" has retained its simplicity and clarity in conveying the idea of slowing down or reducing pace.

Summary
type động từ
meaningđi chậm lại, chạy chậm lại, giảm tốc độ; hãm lại
namespace

to reduce the speed at which a vehicle is travelling

để giảm tốc độ mà một chiếc xe đang di chuyển

Example:
  • The train decelerated slowly as it approached the station, signaling to passengers to prepare for its arrival.

    Tàu chậm rãi giảm tốc khi đến gần ga, báo hiệu cho hành khách chuẩn bị lên tàu.

  • The car decelerated suddenly as the driver applied the brakes to avoid hitting a pedestrian.

    Chiếc xe đột nhiên giảm tốc độ khi tài xế phanh gấp để tránh đâm vào người đi bộ.

  • The airplane decelerated steadily during its descent, preparing for a smooth landing.

    Máy bay giảm tốc đều đặn trong quá trình hạ cánh, chuẩn bị cho một cuộc hạ cánh êm ái.

  • The rollercoaster decelerated quickly after reaching its highest point, preparing riders for the rest of the ride.

    Tàu lượn siêu tốc giảm tốc nhanh chóng sau khi đạt đến điểm cao nhất, giúp hành khách chuẩn bị cho phần còn lại của chuyến đi.

  • The car decelerated gradually as the driver switched from the highway to a residential street.

    Chiếc xe giảm tốc dần dần khi người lái xe chuyển từ đường cao tốc sang đường dân cư.

to become or make something become slower

trở nên hoặc làm cho cái gì đó trở nên chậm hơn

Example:
  • Economic growth decelerated sharply in June.

    Tăng trưởng kinh tế giảm tốc mạnh trong tháng 6.

Related words and phrases

Related words and phrases

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.