"at great length" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 详细地
• 冗长地

Definition

当某人“详细地”讲述某事时，就是用很多细节或者花很长时间解释。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于正式或中性语境。常与“讨论”、“描述”、“解释”等动词搭配。暗示内容很详细或说得过长。不是指物理上的长度。

Examples

The teacher explained the topic at great length.

老师**详细地**解释了这个主题。

She talked at great length about her travels.

她**详细地**谈论了她的旅行。

They discussed the problem at great length.

他们**详细地**讨论了这个问题。

He can go on at great length if you ask him about sports.

如果你问他体育，他会**冗长地**讲下去。

We debated the proposal at great length before agreeing.

我们在同意前**详细地**讨论了这个提议。

She tends to explain things at great length, so be patient.

她解释事情总是**详细地**，所以要耐心。