This is the 7259th most frequent Chinese word.
缓慢
"Slow; gradual."
Here, '缓慢' describes the speed or pace of an action, emphasizing slowness.
这只乌龟的动作非常缓慢。
The movement of this turtle is very slow.
In this sentence, '缓慢' is used as an adverb describing how an action should be conducted systematically and without haste.
我们应该缓慢而有序地撤离。
We should evacuate slowly and orderly.
The word '缓慢' in this case modifies '进展' (progress), characterizing its tedious or gradual pace.