lag

• 名词，指两个事件或过程之间的延迟或时间间隔，也指在进度或运动上的落后。

A noun referring to a delay or period of time between two events or processes, or the act of falling behind in progress or movement.

1. Delay or falling behindB1formal

   The act of slowing down or falling behind in progress or movement.

   滞后

   • There is a noticeable lag in the system's response time.
   • The runner experienced a lag in the final lap.
   • The project suffered from a lag due to resource shortages.

   同义词defermentdelaygapintermissionintervalpostponementslowdownslowness

   反义词accelerationadvancehurryleadspeed

2. Time intervalB1formal

   The time between one event, process, or period and another.

   滞后

   • There is a time lag between the cause and the effect.
   • The lag between the signal and the response is minimal.
   • We need to reduce the lag in data transmission.

   同义词delaygapintervalpausetime lagwait

   反义词lead

3. Barrel staveC2formal

   One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket.

   桶板

   • The cooper replaced a broken lag in the barrel.
   • Each lag is carefully shaped to fit the curve of the bucket.
   • The old barrel had a missing lag near the bottom.

   同义词stave

• 动词，表示在运动、进展或发展方面落后，或表示回应、性能上的延迟。

A verb used to indicate falling behind in movement, progress, or development, or to describe a delay in response or performance.

1. Fall behindB1formal

   To move or develop more slowly than others; to fail to keep pace.

   落后

   • The runner began to lag behind the pack after the first mile.
   • Her progress in math started to lag compared to her classmates.
   • The company's sales are lagging behind its competitors.

   同义词dawdledragfall behindlingerloiterstraggletarrytrail

   反义词leadoutpaceoutstripovertakeprecede

2. Imprison or confineC1informalbritish

   To lock someone up in a prison or similar place of confinement.

   关进监狱

   • The thief was lagged for five years.
   • They threatened to lag him if he didn't cooperate.
   • He got lagged for his involvement in the robbery.

   同义词confinedetainimprisonincarceratejaillock up

   反义词freerelease

3. Throw at a markC1informalamerican

   To toss or pitch an object, such as a coin, towards a target.

   掷向目标

   • The children lagged pennies against the wall.
   • He lagged a stone at the can to knock it over.
   • They were lagging coins at a line drawn in the dirt.

   同义词castchuckflinglobpitchthrowtoss

4. Insulate against heat lossC1formalbritish

   To cover pipes, boilers, or other equipment with insulating material to prevent heat from escaping.

   保温

   • The plumber lagged the hot water pipes to save energy.
   • They lagged the boiler with a special foam material.
   • Properly lagging your attic can reduce heating costs.

   同义词cladinsulatejacketwrap