Wordiyotardiness
🇬🇧 UK/'tɑ:dinis/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The habit or quality of being late or not on time
迟到；拖拉，缓慢
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtardroot
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iconnector
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nessstate, quality
=tardiness
Common Collocations
- 1.chronic tardiness长期迟到
- 2.excuse tardiness为迟到找借口
- 3.[habitual tardiness]惯性迟到
- 4.tardiness policy迟到处理规定
Example Sentences
- 1.
The teacher warned the class that repeated tardiness would affect their grades.
- 2.
His tardiness in responding to emails frustrated his colleagues.
- 3.
The company has a strict policy against tardiness in the workplace.