Word · Frequency #34603
tardier
/ˈtɑːdi/
adjective
迟到的；拖拉的；慢的
tardier is the comparative of tardy.
after the expected or usual time; delayed
- 1.
Late; overdue or delayed.
迟到的；过期的或延迟的
- 2.
Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
缓慢移动的；不迅速的
- 3.
Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
无效的；迟钝的,行动迟缓的
迟到的；过期的或延迟的；缓慢移动的；不迅速的；无效的；迟钝的,行动迟缓的；慢的；迟到的
In use
He was tardy for the meeting because of heavy traffic.
The student's tardy homework was still accepted by the teacher.
The company's response to the complaint was tardy, causing frustration.
be tardy for sth
表示迟到于某项活动或事件。
She was tardy for the meeting.
她开会迟到了。
be tardy in doing sth
表示在做某事上迟缓或延误。
He was tardy in submitting the report.
他提交报告迟了。
tardy + noun
tardy 作定语，修饰名词。
We received a tardy response.
我们收到了一个迟来的回复。
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