Zhèngfǔ duì zhè cì wéijī de fǎnyìng chíhuǎn, yǐnfā le pīpíng.
The government's response to the crisis was slow, drawing criticism.
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迟缓 describes a pace or response that is slower than expected or desired. Compare with 缓慢 (huǎnmàn), which is more neutral and descriptive — 迟缓 often carries a negative connotation.