Definitions
v. To make something happen later than expected or planned.
推迟；使耽搁
n. A period of waiting before something happens or continues.
延误；耽搁的时间
Example
Heavy snow delayed our flight until the next morning.
大雪使我们的航班延误到第二天早上。
Delays in public transport can reduce productivity and discourage people from leaving their cars at home.
公共交通的延误会降低生产效率，并使人们不愿放弃开车出行。
Collocations
- delay a decision
- a lengthy delay
- without delay
- delay doing something
Word family
- delayed (adj.)
Synonyms
- postpone
Usage tip
动词后接动名词：delay doing，不用to do。
FAQ
- What does delay mean?
- To make something happen later than expected or planned. A period of waiting before something happens or continues.
- How is delay pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈleɪ/, US /dɪˈleɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
