be slow off the mark

US /bi sloʊ ɔf ðə mɑrk/
UK /bi sloʊ ɔf ðə mɑrk/
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反应迟钝, 理解慢

to be slow to understand, react, or do something

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He tends to be slow off the mark when it comes to new technology.
他对新技术往往反应迟钝
The company was slow off the mark in adapting to market changes.
该公司在适应市场变化方面反应迟钝