laggard

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /ˈlæɡəd/    美 /ˈlæɡɚd/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or more than the others in a group.
    — 1733, William Havard, Scanderbeg: A Tragedy, London: J. Watts, Act II, Scene 4, p. 17, Blushing I look upon my poor Resolves, A Laggard in the Race, and faintly striving To follow Excellence that soars so high.
形容词 adj.
  1. Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
    — But come let's wing our Steps with utmost Speed, The swiftest Haste is laggard to the Deed.
  2. Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
    — The laggard broilers are euthanized and incinerated.

词形变化

more laggard comparative most laggard superlative laggards plural

词源

词源 1
Etymology tree
English lag
English -ard
English laggard
From lag + -ard.
词源 2
Etymology tree
English lag
English -ard
English laggard
From lag + -ard.
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