delay

• 名词，指某事被推迟、耽搁或发生得比预期更慢的一段时间。

A noun referring to a period of time when something is postponed, hindered, or made slower than expected.

1. Temporary pauseA2formal

   A period of time when something is postponed or happens later than expected.

   延迟

   • The flight experienced a two-hour delay due to bad weather.
   • There was a delay in the delivery of the package.
   • We apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

   同义词deferralhold uplagpausepostponementrespitesetbackstaysuspensionwait

   反义词advancehaste

2. Act of postponingB1formal

   The act of putting off an event or action to a later time.

   延迟

   • The delay in the project caused frustration among the team.
   • He requested a delay in the payment deadline.
   • The court granted a delay in the trial.

   同义词adjournmentdefermentdeferralpostponementstaysuspension

   反义词advanceexpeditionspeedup

• 动词，表示推迟、延缓或将某事安排到比预期更晚的时间。也可表示使进程变慢或拖延。

A verb used to indicate the act of postponing, slowing down, or making something happen later than expected.

1. PostponeB1formal

   To make something happen later than originally planned or expected.

   推迟

   • They delayed the meeting until next week.
   • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
   • She decided to delay her decision until she had more information.

   同义词deferhold overpostponepush backput offrescheduleshelvetable

   反义词accelerateadvanceexpeditehastenquickenrushspeed

2. Slow down or hinderB1formal

   To cause someone or something to be slower or late.

   延误

   • The heavy traffic delayed our arrival.
   • Technical issues delayed the project completion.
   • His injury delayed his recovery.

   同义词detainhold upimpedeobstructretardset backslow

   反义词accelerateexpeditehastenspeed