"slow on the uptake" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 反应慢
• 理解慢

Definition

形容一个人理解新信息或新想法比别人慢。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是非正式且略带批评的表达，用时要注意场合，以免冒犯别人。常用于指理解笑话、说明或指示时慢。反义词：'quick on the uptake'。

Examples

Tom is slow on the uptake in math class.

汤姆在数学课上**反应慢**。

If you are slow on the uptake, ask for help.

如果你**理解慢**，要请人帮忙。

My little brother is sometimes slow on the uptake.

我弟弟有时候**反应慢**。

I'm a bit slow on the uptake when it comes to computer stuff.

说到电脑，我**理解慢**。

Don’t worry if you’re slow on the uptake—everyone learns at their own pace.

别担心你**反应慢**，每个人都有自己的学习速度。

He’s not slow on the uptake; he just likes to think things through before answering.

他不是**反应慢**，只是喜欢考虑清楚再回答。