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belated

UK/bi'leitid/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Coming or happening later than expected or the proper time.

迟来的,过期的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
beto put into, to cause
+
latbear, carry, bring
+
edpast tense / completed
=belated
Root lat still carries 15 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.belated apology迟到的道歉
  • 2.belated wish迟到的祝愿
  • 3.belated greeting迟到的问候

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He offered a belated apology after years of silence.

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