delayed

• 指某事物被推迟或发生得比预期晚。

Describes something that is postponed or happening later than expected.

1. Postponed or lateA2formal

   Happening later than expected or scheduled.

   延误的

   • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
   • Her delayed response caused some confusion.
   • The project is delayed by two weeks.

   同义词put off

   反义词earlypromptpunctualtimely

2. Slowed or hinderedB1formal

   Made slower or prevented from progressing on time.

   延迟的

   • The construction work was delayed by a shortage of materials.
   • His recovery was delayed by an infection.
   • The train was delayed because of a signal failure.

   同义词impededobstructedretardedset back

   反义词promptquickrapidspeedytimely

• 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