Word
long-winded
/ˈlɔŋˌwɪndɪd/
adjective
冗长的；啰嗦的；说话拖沓的
核心释义
talking or writing at tedious length; unnecessarily verbose
- 1.
Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.
- 2.
使用或包含过多的词语
using or containing too many words
使用或包含过多的词语；气息长的；冗长的；罗唆的
用法In use
His speech was so long-winded that the audience started to doze off.
用法提示：这里 long-winded 形容演讲冗长，作表语。
The professor's long-winded explanation confused the students even more.
用法提示：这里 long-winded 形容解释冗长，作定语。
I find his writing style too long-winded; he could have said the same thing in two pages.
用法提示：这里 long-winded 形容写作风格冗长，作表语。
long-winded (or windy) speakers
be long-winded
用于描述某人或某事物冗长啰嗦。
His speech was long-winded and boring.
他的演讲冗长而乏味。
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学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于描述演讲、文章等冗长啰唆；可作定语或表语。
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