tardily

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美[\'tɑdɪlɪ]

基本释义

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.

互联网

He always replied rather tardily to my letters.

他对我的信总是迟迟不作答复.

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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"