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源自中古英语 slounesse,由 slow(慢的)加上名词后缀 -ness 构成,表示状态或性质。
❶ 指动作或进程的迟缓状态,描述事物移动、发展或反应所需时间较长的特性。
“The slowness of the internet connection frustrated everyone.”
(网络连接的缓慢让所有人都感到沮丧。)
“Her recovery was marked by extreme slowness due to the severe injury.”
(由于伤势严重,她的恢复过程极其缓慢。)
with slowness — 以缓慢的方式,强调动作或过程是逐步或谨慎进行的。
“He moved with slowness to avoid waking the baby.”
(他动作缓慢,以免吵醒婴儿。)