Word · Frequency #34603
tardy
/ˈtɑːdi/
adjective
迟到的；拖拉的；慢的
核心释义
after the expected or usual time; delayed
- 1.
迟到的；过期的或延迟的
Late; overdue or delayed.
- 2.
缓慢移动的；不迅速的
Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
- 3.
无效的；迟钝的,行动迟缓的
Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
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
用法In use
He was tardy for the meeting because of heavy traffic.
用法提示：tardy 作形容词，表示“迟到的”，描述人未按时到达。
The student's tardy homework was still accepted by the teacher.
用法提示：tardy 作形容词，表示“拖拉的、迟交的”，修饰作业。
The company's response to the complaint was tardy, causing frustration.
用法提示：tardy 作形容词，表示“慢的、迟缓的”，描述反应的延迟。
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.
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