noun🔗Share延迟，耽搁，拖延。 A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity."the delay before the echo of a sound"声音的回声之前的延迟timeeventactionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share延迟器，延时器 An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay."The musician used the delay to add a cool echo effect to his guitar solo. "那位音乐人用延时器为他的吉他独奏增加了一个很酷的回声效果。musicelectronicssoundtechnologydeviceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share推迟，延缓。 To put off until a later time; to defer."My doctor suggested I delay my appointment to next week. "我的医生建议我把预约推迟到下周。timeactionprocessbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share耽搁，延误。 To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time."The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."因为下了大雪，邮件被耽搁了。timeactionprocesseventessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share缓和，减轻。 To allay; to temper."The teacher delayed her anger, speaking calmly to the student who had misbehaved. "老师压住了怒火，心平气和地跟犯错的学生说话。actiontimeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share冲淡，缓和。 To dilute, temper."The chef delayed the sauce with a splash of cream, making it less sharp. "厨师加了一点奶油来冲淡酱汁的味道，使它没那么刺激了。actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share缓解，减轻。 To assuage, quench, allay."The teacher's kind words delayed her fear of speaking in class. "老师温和的话语缓解了她对课堂发言的恐惧。actionprocesstimeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
