Wordiyodelay
🇬🇧 UK/di'lei/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
v.
To cause something to happen later than planned; to be slow or late
推迟，延误，耽搁
n.
A period of time by which something is late or postponed
延误，耽搁，迟滞
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishdelayother
=delay
Common Collocations
- 1.cause delay造成延误
- 2.delay payment延迟付款
- 3.delay flight延误航班
Example Sentences
- 1.
The flight was delayed for three hours due to mechanical problems.
- 2.
Please do not delay your payment, as the due date has already passed.