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lag

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IELTSTOEFLGREC1

Definitions

v.

To fall behind in movement or progress; to respond or develop more slowly than expected

落后，滞后；缓慢前行

n.

A delay or gap caused by something falling behind; a latency

延迟，滞后；时间差

🧩 Root Breakdown

lagother
=lag

Common Collocations

  • 1.time lag时间滞后
  • 2.cultural lag文化滞后
  • 3.lag behind落后

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The team began to lag behind in the second half.

  • 2.

    The supply chain experienced a lag in deliveries.

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