to delay
01
延迟, 推迟
to slow down or postpone something
Transitive: to delay an action or event
例子
She delayed sending the email until she had more information.
她延迟发送电子邮件，直到她获得更多信息。
02
延迟, 延误
to arrive later than expected or planned
Intransitive
例子
The flight delayed due to heavy fog.
由于大雾，航班延误了。
03
延迟, 推迟
to temporarily prevent or hold up someone or something from proceeding
Transitive: to delay sth
例子
Construction work on the road delayed traffic for several hours.
道路上的施工工作使交通延误了几个小时。
04
延迟, 延缓
to hinder or slow down the progress of something’s growth or development
Transitive: to delay a process or development
例子
The disease delayed the plant ’s ability to bloom during the season.
这种疾病延迟了植物在季节中开花的能力。
Delay
01
延迟, 推迟
the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time
例子
The bus suffered a delay because of a traffic accident on the highway.
由于高速公路上发生了一起交通事故，公交车延误了。
02
a period of time during which an expected action or event is postponed or awaited
