belatedly
US /bɪˈleɪ.t̬ɪd.li/
UK /bɪˈleɪ.tɪd.li/
副词
迟到地, 延迟地, 迟迟才
in a way that happens or is done later than it should have been
示例:
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The government belatedly realized the seriousness of the situation.
政府迟迟才意识到局势的严重性。
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He belatedly apologized for his rude behavior.
他为自己的粗鲁行为迟迟才道歉。