longueurs

1. I recognise, however, that the time may be approaching when his leisurely longueurs will seem a welcome relief from speed, and even his pedantic archness may charm.
    虽然如此，我得承认他繁冗的章节会使流逝的时间变的缓慢，还有他那略显顽皮的书生气质。

2. The novel's main flaw is that its occasional longueurs detract from the main storyline;
    小说主要的瑕疵在于偶尔让人感到乏味的部分，这损害了主要故事情节。