
好词典

源自中古英语 cumbrous(笨重的),可能受到古法语 encombrer(阻碍)的影响,最终可追溯至拉丁语 cumulus(堆积)。
❶ 形容物体笨重、难以携带或操作,通常因为体积大、重量沉或结构复杂。
“The old typewriter was too cumbersome to carry around.”
(这台老式打字机太笨重了,不方便携带。)
“Wearing a cumbersome backpack made hiking difficult.”
(背着笨重的背包让徒步变得很困难。)
❶ 形容流程、系统或手续复杂繁琐、效率低下,让人感到不便。
“The application process was cumbersome and time-consuming.”
(申请流程繁琐又耗时。)
“Dealing with cumbersome bureaucracy can be frustrating.”
(应付繁琐的官僚程序可能令人沮丧。)
cumbersome process — 指某个流程或手续过于复杂、效率低下,让人感到不便。
“Getting a visa can be a cumbersome process in some countries.”
(在某些国家,获得签证可能是个繁琐的过程。)
cumbersome equipment — 指笨重、难以操作的设备或工具。
“Firefighters often have to work with cumbersome equipment.”
(消防员经常需要使用笨重的设备工作。)