dilatory
/ˈdɪlətərɪ; ?@ -tɔ:rɪ; `dɪləˌtɔrɪ/ adj
(fml 文)
(a) ~ (in doing sth) slow in acting 行动缓慢的; 迟缓的
The Government has been dilatory in condemning the outrage. 政府迟迟才谴责是次暴行.
(b) causing delay 拖拉的; 拖延的
dilatory behaviour, actions, etc 拖拉的行为、 行动等.