time-consuming

英 /ˈtaɪm kənˌsjuːmɪŋ/ 　美 /ˈtaɪm kənˌsuːmɪŋ/

Sorting all these old photos is surprisingly time-consuming.

整理这些旧照片竟然这么费时间。

Applying for multiple permits can be time-consuming, discouraging small businesses from expanding their operations.

申请多项许可可能很耗时，使小企业不愿扩大经营规模。

搭配

time-consuming task 耗时的任务time-consuming process 耗时的过程costly and time-consuming 费钱又费时

强调花费大量时间，不一定表示浪费时间。

consume (v.)、consumption (n.)

近义 lengthy

反义 time-saving