释义 |
tardigradous, a.|tɑːˈdɪgrədəs| [f. L. tardigradus + -ous: see prec.] = tardigrade a.
1658Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. iii. xxviii. (ed. 3) 227 [The tiger] is but a slow and tardigradous animal. 1848Johnston in Proc. Berw. Nat. Club II. No. 6. 310 Mite about a line in length,..tardigradous. 1866Pall Mall G. 17 Sept. 4 Meanwhile Dissent does not wait for the tardigradous action of superior authorities. |