"slow off the mark" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 反应慢
• 起步慢

Definition

形容某人反应或开始做某事比他人慢。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式，英式英语常用。不是指笨，只是反应或行动慢。多用于竞赛、工作等开始或反应慢的人。

Examples

Tom was slow off the mark at the beginning of the race.

汤姆在比赛开始时**反应慢**。

If you are slow off the mark, you might miss good opportunities.

如果你**反应慢**，你可能会错过好机会。

She was slow off the mark when answering the teacher's question.

她回答老师问题时**反应慢**。

He’s always a bit slow off the mark with new technology.

他总是对新科技**反应慢**。

Sorry, I was slow off the mark in replying to your email.

不好意思，回复你的邮件我**反应慢**了。

Don’t be slow off the mark when applying for jobs—act fast!

找工作时别**反应慢**，要快点行动！