| 释义 |
ponderous
UK ['pɒn.dər.əs] US ['pɑ:n.dɚ-] formal mainly disapproving
adjective
■slow and awkward because of being very heavy or large （因重或大而）行动迟缓的，笨拙的•He had a rather slow and ponderous manner.他的举止缓慢而笨拙。 ■If a book, speech or style of writing or speaking is ponderous, it is boring because it is too slow, long or serious （书、讲话或写作风格）严肃而乏味的，呆板的，生硬的•The ponderous reporting style makes the evening news dull viewing.沉闷的播音风格使晚间新闻看起来很乏味。 |