be slow on the uptake
US /bi sloʊ ɑn ðə ˈʌpˌteɪk/
UK /bi sloʊ ɑn ðə ˈʌpˌteɪk/
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理解力慢, 反应迟钝
to be slow to understand something
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He tends to be slow on the uptake, so you might need to explain it twice.
他理解力比较慢，所以你可能需要解释两遍。
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Don't worry if you are slow on the uptake; some concepts just take more time.
如果你理解力慢，别担心；有些概念只是需要更多时间。