slowpoke
/ˈsləʊpəʊk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsləʊpəʊk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslō-ˌpōk/ (ame, mw)
slowpoke — 名詞
- slowpokesingular
- slowpokesplural
1. an informal word for a person — often a child — who takes a noticeably long time
慢吞吞；蝸牛
動作慢的人，常對小孩開玩笑用
an informal word for a person — often a child — who takes a noticeably long time to walk, finish a task, or get ready, usually said in a teasing or friendly way
"Come on, slowpoke!" Haruto's sister called from the front door.
「快點啦，慢吞吞！」Haruto 的妹妹在門口大喊。
used as direct address with an exclamation
Kavya was a slowpoke at dinner, still chewing when everyone else had finished.
Kavya 吃飯動作很慢，大家都吃完了她還在嚼。
be a slowpoke at [activity]
The teacher smiled and said, "No rush, slowpoke," as Amara finished her test last.
老師笑著對最後交卷的 Amara 說：「慢慢來，慢吞吞。」
Diego's friends called him a slowpoke for taking so long to tie his shoes.
Diego 的朋友笑他是蝸牛，因為他繫鞋帶繫了好久。
"Hurry up, slowpoke!" Kwame's brother shouted from the bicycle path ahead.
「快一點啦，慢吞吞！」Kwame 的哥哥從前方的自行車道喊道。
- dawdler
more formal; describes someone who wastes time by lingering or delaying
- laggard
stronger negative tone; implies falling behind in progress or effort, not just speed
- straggler
focuses on being physically behind others, e.g. in a group walk or run
- slowcoach
British English equivalent; more common in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
- speed demon
someone who moves or acts very fast
文法句型
be a slowpoke
call someone a slowpoke
用法筆記
Used in a lighthearted or teasing tone, never as a serious insult. Most common in American English and especially frequent when speaking to children. British English prefers 'slowcoach' for the same meaning.