transcription, транскрипция: [ tɑ:(r)di ]
( tardier, tardiest)
1.
If you describe something or someone as tardy , you think that they are later than they should be or later than expected. ( LITERARY )
He wept for the loss of his mother and his tardy recognition of her affection...
ADJ
• tar‧di‧ness
His legendary tardiness left audiences waiting for hours.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
If you describe someone or something as tardy , you are criticizing them because they are slow to act.
...companies who are tardy in paying bills...
ADJ : oft ADJ in -ing / n [ disapproval ]
• tar‧di‧ness
...England’s tardiness in giving talented young players greater international experience.
N-UNCOUNT : oft N in -ing / n