tardy
/ˈtɑ:dɪ; `tɑrdɪ/ adj
(-ier, -iest) (fml 文)
1 slow to act, move or happen 行动缓慢的; 缓缓移动的; 迟缓的; 拖拉的
tardy in offering help 提供帮助不及时
tardy progress, repentance, recognition 缓慢的进步、 事过後悔、 缓慢的认识.
2 (of actions, etc; US also of people) late （指行动等; 美式英语亦用於指人）晚的, 迟的
a tardy arrival, return, departure, etc 迟到、 迟归、 迟动身
be tardy for/to school 上学迟到.