ponderous

adjective

/ˈpɒndərəs/

/ˈpɑːndərəs/

(formal)

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(disapproving) (of speech and writing言语或文字) too slow and careful; serious and boring慢条斯理的；沉闷乏味的 synonym tedious
- He spoke in a slow ponderous voice.他慢条斯理地开口说话。
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moving slowly and heavily; able to move only slowly缓慢的；笨拙的；笨重的 synonym laboured
- She watched the cow's ponderous progress.她看着牛迟缓地向前走着。

Word Originlate Middle English: via French from Latin ponderosus, from pondus, ponder- ‘weight’.