| 释义 |
tardyBrE /ˈtɑːdi/NAmE /ˈtɑːrdi/ adjective~ (in doing sth) (formal) slow to act, move or happen; late in happening or arriving 行动缓慢的；拖拉的；迟缓的；迟到的◆The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitudes. 法律对变化中的观念常常反应迟缓。◆people who are tardy in paying their bills 拖延付账的人◆(NAmE) to be tardy for school 上学迟到▸ tar·dily BrE /ˈtɑːdɪli/NAmE /ˈtɑːrdɪli/ adverb▸ tar·di·ness BrE /ˈtɑːdinəs/NAmE /ˈtɑːrdinəs/ noun [U] |