A2 [ I or T ] to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected(使)延迟,(使)延误;(使)延期
B1 [ T ] to cause someone or something to be slow or late使耽误,使耽搁;使迟到
[ I ] to not act quickly or immediately行动迟缓,磨蹭
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The new treatment can delay the onset of the disease by several years.
This decision may delay the process of European unification.
The legal to-ings and fro-ings could delay the start of the trial for up to six months.
The project has been delayed by innumerable problems.
They've just announced on the PA that our flight's been delayed.
A2 the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait延迟,延误,延期;延迟(或延误)的时间
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We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.
Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Please settle your account without further delay.
There are delays on the M4 because of roadworks.
We should arrive at ten o'clock, as long as there are no unexpected delays.
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