tardily

[ˈtɑ:dili] 生词本

adv.

Adverb

1. without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly');

  • "he spoke slowly"
  • "go easy here--the road is slippery"
  • "glaciers move tardily"
  • "please go slow so I can see the sights"

2. later than usual or than expected;

  • "the train arrived late"
  • "we awoke late"
  • "the children came late to school"
  • "notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline"
  • "I belatedly wished her a happy birthday"