1610s, from Latin turgidus "swollen, inflated, distended," from turgere "to swell," of unknown origin. Figurative use in reference to prose is from 1725. Related: Turgidly; turgidness.
实用例句
1. The rest of the arts scene looks increasingly turgid by comparison.
比较而言，艺术界的其他领域看起来越发索然无味。
来自柯林斯例句
2. the turgid waters of the Thames
上涨的泰晤士河水
来自《权威词典》
3. He used to make extremely dull, turgid and frankly boring speeches.