来自拉丁语pondus的所有格形式ponderis,重量，重物，来自pendere,悬挂，称量，词源同pendulum,depend.引申词义有重量的，笨重的，缓慢的。

1. He had a dense, ponderous style.

他的行文晦涩而生硬。

2. She watched the cow's ponderous progress.

她看着牛迟缓地向前走着。

3. The fat woman's movements were ponderous.

这个胖女人的体态很笨重.

4. His steps were heavy and ponderous.

他的步伐沉重缓慢。

5. Brookhart was a large, well - fed , ponderous and cautious corporation lawyer.

布洛克哈特是一位个子高大, 营养充足, 持重谨慎的公司法律顾问.