(of an object )东西 difficult to move or control because of its size, shape or weight 笨重的;笨拙的;不灵巧的 The first mechanical clocks were large and rather unwieldy. 第一批机械钟很大,而且相当笨重。 The old car felt cumbersome and unwieldy. 这辆旧汽车感觉笨重。 The tool's long handle made it unwieldy. 这个工具的长柄使它难以操作。
(of a system or group of people )体制或团体 difficult to control or organize because it is very large or complicated 难控制(或操纵、管理)的;运转不灵的;尾大不掉的
Word Originlate Middle English (in the sense ‘lacking strength, infirm’): from un- ‘not’ + wieldy (in the obsolete sense ‘active’).