Definition
- C1
Used to suggest that one can proceed without rushing or that one should slow down.
慢慢來
This report is important, so take your time and carefully check every detail.
這份報告很重要，所以慢慢來，仔細檢查每一個細節。
I know you're busy, but please take your time and don't rush.
我知道你很忙，但請慢慢來，不要急。
Don't worry, take your time; there's no time pressure.
別擔心，慢慢來；沒有時間壓力。
- C1
To proceed with something too slowly, often with an implication of impatience.
做事磨蹭
They are really taking their time fixing this car; I can't stand how they drag things out.
他們修這輛車真的很慢；我受不了他們拖拖拉拉的。
I've been waiting for an hour, the waiter is really taking their time!
我已經等了一個小時，服務員真的很慢！
He always takes his time with everything, which makes people very impatient.
他做什麼事都很慢，這讓人很不耐煩。