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dilatory

🇬🇧 UK/'dilәtәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Tending to cause delay; slow to act or decide; intended to waste time.

拖拉的,拖延的,故意耽搁的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diapart, not
+
latbear, carry, bring
+
oryrelating to, connected with
=dilatory

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His dilatory tactics in negotiations were intended to waste time.

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