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单词 ponderous
释义 pon·der·ous
\ˈpänd(ə)rəs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French pondereux, from Latin ponderosus, from ponder-, pondus weight + -osus -ous — more at pendant
1. : of very great weight
 < a ponderous stone >
: extremely or oppressively heavy
 < a ponderous burden >
2. : unwieldy or clumsy because of weight and size
 < a ponderous weapon >
 < ponderous furniture >
3. : oppressively or unpleasantly dull
 < a ponderous book >
: uninspired, pedestrian
 < ponderous comment >
4. : slow and laborious
 < a ponderous yawn >
Synonyms: see heavy
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