The slope of the curve at a point on it gives the trade-off between the two goods.

The long slope gave the Companions some relief; though tiring, they were running with a bit less strain.

Up till now the slope had given them some shelter; here, they got the full fury of the wind.

Then the whole slope gave way, and I knew we were doomed.

The slope of the ground gave us the advantage.

'If the slope above the town gives way there'll be a hell of a lot more snow than you see here.'

The slopes of a high mountain would give little cover from Chard's air force, but it couldn't be helped.

The slight slope gave them a good view of the battle which was to take place below them.

The flood-scoured slopes gave the men, women and children little cover as they tried to hide behind what logs or bushes there were.

The target's slope gave her a perfect shot.