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adj.(演说、文章等)冗长的,过分的

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lengthy为短语/超纲词汇   词频:5007

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名词:lengthiness 副词:lengthily 形容词比较级:lengthier 最高级:lengthiest

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long=long(长的)

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lengthy


/'leŋθɪ; `lɛŋθɪ/
adj (-ier, -iest)
1 very long 很长的
*Lengthy negotiations must take place before any agreement can be reached. 要进行多次长时间谈判才能达成协议.
2 (derog 贬) tiresomely long; long and boring 冗长的; 长而乏味的
*lengthy explanations, speeches, etc 冗长的解释、讲话等.

lengthy


adj comparativelengthiersuperlativelengthiest [usually before noun]

continuing for a long time, often too long
brief
 A lengthy period of training is required.
 An accident is causing some lengthy delays.
a speech, piece of writing etc that is lengthy is long and often contains too many details
 a lengthy report
1. He was wont to give lengthy speeches.
    他惯於做长篇大论的演说.

2. Most looked approachable enough. There wasn't time for lengthy talks but enough to exchange greetings that go with civilized ways.
    多数人看上去是可以说说话的。虽没有工夫聊很久,但问候几句以示礼貌还是有时间的。

3. Lengthy speeches always bore people.
    冗长的讲话总使人厌烦。

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