Prolix
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- adj. 啰嗦的, 冗长的
- ［英］ adj. 罗嗦的, 冗长的 ( unduly prolonged)
- ［类］ 反义词: pithy ( 精练的) ; taciturn ( 沉默寡言的)
- ［记］ pro ( 向前) +lix ( 可能来自lex, 词语) -> 话语太多 -> 冗长的
- ［同］ n. prolixity
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French prolix, from Latin prolixus extended, from pro- forward + liquēre to be fluid — more at liquid
- Date: 15th century
- 1. unduly prolonged or drawn out ; too long
- 2. marked by or using an excess of words
- Synonyms: see wordy
- ? prolixity noun
- ? prolixly adverb
