belated

• 指比适当、预期或通常的时间来得或发生得更晚的；迟到的，延误的。

Coming or happening later than the proper, expected, or customary time; delayed beyond the usual date.

1. Later than dueB2formal

   Occurring or delivered after the date when it should have happened; past the expected time.

   迟到的

   • He sent a ___ birthday card.
   • Our flight was ___ due to the storm.
   • The city issued a ___ warning about the water contamination.
   • They received ___ congratulations long after the announcement.
   • A ___ reply to the invitation was better than none.

   同义词behindhanddelayedoverduetardyunpunctual

   反义词earlypromptpunctualtimely

2. Overdue in recognitionB2formal

   Referring to recognition, justice, or acknowledgement that has finally come after being withheld or delayed for a long time.

   迟来的认可

   • The artist received ___ recognition for her groundbreaking work.
   • It was a ___ apology that did little to mend their friendship.
   • The soldier was awarded a ___ medal of honor.
   • His ___ appreciation of her efforts came as a shock.
   • The monument served as a ___ tribute to the forgotten heroes.

   同义词delayedoverduetardy

   反义词immediatepromptpunctualseasonabletimely