n.拖拉，缓慢，迟缓

Tardiness is not acceptable in this workplace; we value punctuality highly.
迟到在本工作场所是不可接受的；我们非常重视准时。
His constant tardiness to meetings frustrated the entire team.
他开会经常迟到，这让整个团队感到沮丧。
The teacher implemented a strict policy to reduce tardiness among students.
老师实施了一项严格的政策以减少学生的迟到现象。
Tardiness can be a sign of disrespect for other people's time.
迟到可能是不尊重他人时间的表现。
Due to her chronic tardiness, she missed important announcements at the beginning of class several times.
因为她习惯性迟到，有几次错过了课前的重要通知。
The company has started deducting pay for tardiness as a disciplinary measure.
作为纪律措施，公司开始对迟到扣除工资。
Her tardiness was uncharacteristic; she's usually the first one to arrive.
她迟到是不寻常的；她通常是第一个到达的人。
The frequent tardiness of the train service has led to numerous complaints from commuters.
火车服务频繁延误，引发了通勤者的大量投诉。
Tardiness can disrupt the flow of the workday and decrease overall productivity.
迟到会打乱工作日的流程，降低整体生产力。
The school principal addressed the issue of student tardiness in his morning assembly speech.
校长在晨会上就学生迟到的问题发表了讲话。