英语词汇“long-winded”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	long-winded
释义	Trends of long-winded View usage for: long-winded adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you describe something that is written or said as long-winded, you are critical of it because it is longer than necessary. [disapproval] The manifesto is long-winded, repetitious and often ambiguous or poorly drafted. I hope I'm not being too long-winded. Synonyms: rambling, prolonged, lengthy, tedious More Synonyms of long-winded long-winded in British English adjective 1. tiresomely long 2. capable of energetic activity without becoming short of breath Derived forms long-windedly (ˌlong-ˈwindedly) adverb long-windedness (ˌlong-ˈwindedness) noun long-winded in American English (ˈlɔŋˈwɪndɪd) adjective 1. capable of considerable exertion without getting out of breath 2. a. speaking or writing at great, often tiresome length b. tiresomely long said of a speech, writing, etc. Derived forms long-windedly (ˈlong-ˈwindedly) adverb long-windedness (ˈlong-ˈwindedness) noun Examples of 'long-winded' in a sentence long-winded It seems to be rather long-winded to get anywhere. The Sun (2009) Either way it all seemed needlessly long-winded and rather pretentious. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Which is a long-winded way of saying that the differences are political and cultural. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Which is a long-winded way of saying that human nature will play a part in deliberations. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Evolution is not a long-winded way of making human beings. Times, Sunday Times (2009) With most hotels, booking online is a long-winded process. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The solicitors told us we would need to have the deeds reconstituted, quite a long-winded process. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It is a long-winded and messy process, but it is going the right way. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He was thrown back on a long-winded explanation of the Italian saga. Simon Ball THE GUARDSMEN (2004) Don't venture into the past or go into long-winded explanations or apologies about your behaviour. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Going to court is an expensive, long-winded and capricious way to resolve disputes. Times, Sunday Times (2015) All of which is a long-winded way of saying that tonight's programme is almost a joy to watch. Times, Sunday Times (2013)
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