glacial

US /ˈɡleɪ.ʃəl/
UK /ˈɡleɪ.ʃəl/
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1.

冰川的

relating to or denoting the presence or effects of glaciers or ice sheets

:
The landscape was shaped by glacial erosion.
地貌是由冰川侵蝕形成的。
We studied the effects of the last glacial period.
我們研究了上一個冰川期的影響。
2.

極其緩慢的, 慢如蝸牛的

moving or progressing extremely slowly

:
The committee's decision-making process was glacial.
委員會的決策過程極其緩慢
The internet speed was glacial, making it impossible to stream videos.
網速慢如蝸牛,根本無法播放視頻。
3.

冷淡的, 不友好的

cold and unfriendly in manner

:
Her response was a glacial stare.
她的回應是冷冰冰的凝視。
He received a glacial reception from the audience.
他受到了觀眾冷淡的接待。