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tardiness

/tahr-dee-nis/US // ˈtɑr di nɪs //

迟到,迟延,迟误,迟迟不归

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the state or quality of being later than the usual or proper time, or an instance of this; lateness:Please forgive my tardiness in communicating with everyone once again.

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Examples

  • The charges were not based on minor complaints of tardiness or failing to maintain one’s uniform.

  • Tardiness on the part of any pupil doing the work meant a loss of so many credits already accumulated.

  • Tardiness is a disappointment and an interruption; a kind of falsehood and theft of time.

  • Tardiness is reported to be much less in home credit schools.