Lengthy

(superl.) Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like.

亚伦编辑

• But there goes the bell, and as I stand to win a little on this next race, I shall defer a lengthy explanation until a more fitting time. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯回忆录.
• That is to say, if the operation will not be a lengthy one; and if Mrs. Casaubon will not object to the delay. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• During the lengthy cleaning up and pattening process, when he and Mr. Bagnet are supplied with their pipes, he is no better than he was at dinner. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• Lengthy and prosy in the extreme. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 艰难时事.

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