slice

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a part or share of something larger, like a budget or a market.

n. a metaphorical portion or share of a finite resource.

“The small company managed to grab a slice of the global market.”

“The local council requested a larger slice of the federal budget to fund the new infrastructure project.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a single image of an organ taken by a medical scanner.

n. a cross-sectional image of an internal organ or structure produced by MRI or CT scanning.

日本語:スライス※

“The doctor looked at every slice of the brain scan to find the problem.”

“The radiologist examined each individual slice of the CT scan to identify any subtle abnormalities in the patient's lung tissue.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a hit in sports like golf that makes the ball curve to one side.

n. a stroke that causes the ball to curve away from the player's midline due to lateral spin.

“His golf shot had a bad slice and landed in the tall grass.”

“The tennis player used a backhand slice to keep the ball low and force her opponent into a difficult return.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to cut something into thin, flat pieces.

v. to divide a solid object into thin, broad portions using a knife or blade.

“Could you slice the tomatoes for the salad while I cook the meat?”

“The machine is designed to slice the ham with extreme precision, ensuring every piece is exactly two millimetres thick.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

v. to move through something quickly and easily, like a boat through water.

v. to move through a medium with a sharp, clean motion.

“The sharp bow of the boat sliced through the calm water.”

“The cold wind sliced through his thin jacket, making him regret leaving his coat at home.”