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delay

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: delaysQuá khứ: delayedPhân từ 2: delayedV-ing: delayingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word carries a sense of frustration or interruption. It implies a gap between the intended time of an event and the actual time it occurs, often suggesting an external force or a mistake caused the pause. It is commonly used in professional, travel, and administrative contexts where schedules are strict. While similar to postpone, a delay is often unplanned or involuntary, whereas postponing is usually a deliberate decision to move an event to a future date. A delay feels like a temporary blockage or a drag on progress, creating a feeling of waiting and anticipation.

Countable when referring to a specific instance of lateness, such as a flight delay. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of time being lost, such as experiencing delay in the system.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To make someone or something happen at a later date than planned.

"The heavy snow will delay the flight."

Nội động từ

[something]

To be late or happen later than expected.

"The train delayed for twenty minutes at the station."

Danh từ

[none]

A period of time by which something is late or postponed.

"There was a long delay at the airport."

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