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late

UK/leit/US
NGSL 1kA1

Definitions

adj.

Not arriving on time; near the end of a period; recently deceased.

迟的;晚的;已故的;近来的

adv.

After the expected or proper time; recently.

迟地;晚地;近来

Root Breakdown

Native English
lateother
=late

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She arrived late to the meeting and missed the important announcements at the beginning.

  • 2.

    The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the peaceful garden.

  • 3.

    His father, the late professor, made significant contributions to the field of medicine.

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