delay

US /dɪˈleɪ/
UK /dɪˈleɪ/
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1.

延迟, 耽搁

make (someone or something) late or slow

:
Traffic will delay your arrival.
交通会耽误你的到达。
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
航班因恶劣天气而延误。
2.

犹豫, 迟疑

hesitate or be reluctant to do something

:
She did not delay in accepting the offer.
她毫不犹豫地接受了提议。
He would not delay in taking action.
他不会迟疑采取行动。
1.

延误, 耽搁

a period of time by which something is deferred or postponed

:
There was a slight delay in the flight schedule.
航班时刻表有轻微延误。
We experienced a long delay at the airport.
我们在机场经历了长时间的延误。