dilatory
dilatory
[ˈdɪlət(ə)ri]
adjective
dilatorily
adverb
dilatoriness
noun
语源
[ˈdɪlət(ə)ri]
adjective
- slow to act
拖拉的
he had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor.
他在指定律师时磨磨蹭蹭的。
■intended to cause delay
拖延的
they resorted to dilatory procedural tactics, forcing a postponement of peace talks.
他们采用拖延战术，迫使和谈推迟。
dilatorily
adverb
dilatoriness
noun
语源
- late Middle English: from late Latin dilatorius 'delaying', from Latin dilator 'delayer', from dilat- 'deferred', from the verb differre
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