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Slowness Meaning in English

word · lemma: slow

ˈsɫoʊnəs
SLOH-nuhs
slˈəʊnəs
SLOH-nuhs

释义

The quality or state of moving, happening, or being done at a slow speed; not being fast.

用法与细微差别

Used in both formal and informal contexts, often to describe a lack of speed in people, processes, or machines. Common phrases: 'the slowness of the internet', 'slowness in response'. Rarely used to describe animals; 'slow pace' is more common in daily speech.

例句

His slowness made us late for the meeting.

basic

We were frustrated by the slowness of the service.

basic

The slowness of the internet annoys me.

basic

Her slowness in answering made everyone impatient.

natural

Sometimes, slowness is necessary for careful work.

natural

Don’t mistake his slowness for laziness; he’s just careful.

natural