tardily

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美[\\\'tɑdɪlɪ]

基本意思释义

adv.缓慢

词性变化

名词:tardiness;

形容词:tardy;

短语及实用例句

Notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline.

通知下达的太慢了,我几乎都错过了最后期限.

He always replied rather tardily to my letters.

他对我的信总是迟迟不作答复.

英英释义

Adverb

1. without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly');

\"he spoke slowly\"

\"go easy here--the road is slippery\"

\"glaciers move tardily\"

\"please go slow so I can see the sights\"

2. later than usual or than expected;

\"the train arrived late\"

\"we awoke late\"

\"the children came late to school\"

\"notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline\"

\"I belatedly wished her a happy birthday\"