delay
/dɪˈleɪ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★★
Simple Meaning
使某事比计划晚发生；延迟的情况。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English📈Business English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“由于暴风雨，航班延误了两小时。”
“抱歉耽误了——我堵车了。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
“the delay before the echo of a sound”
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