单词 | time-consuming |
释义 | ˈtime-conˌsuming ●○○ adjective LONG TIMEtaking a long time to do 耗费时间的 a complex and time-consuming process 复杂而费时的过程Examples from the Corpustime-consuming• The reality is that a child is a time-consuming, all-engulfing creature who disrupts any semblance of pleasurable home life.• All this begging for money was time-consuming and degrading so I decided to concentrate on finding work.• Repairs can be time-consuming and expensive.• Caring for a disabled child is a time-consuming, but ultimately rewarding, job.• But it will be very time-consuming for secretarial staff if there are a great many.• It is very laborious and time-consuming, involving the researcher full-time for at least a matter of months, and sometimes years.• We wanted to avoid costly, time-consuming legislation.• This time-consuming procedure does not result in coherent programs of study, such as those at Sinclair.• Starting the time-consuming process of interviewing childminders all over again was a daunting prospect.• Filling out the paperwork is a time-consuming process.• Taxi permits are limited and can be time-consuming to obtain.ˈtime-conˌsuming adjectiveChineseSyllable Corpus do long a time taking to |
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