粵

延jin4誤ng6

simp延误
jin4 ng6yán wù

English

  1. to postpone (with unfortunate consequences); to take too long (to do sth); to miss (a deadline or window of opportunity)
  2. to delay

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 一件事發生嘅時間比預計嘅遲咗

Examples

  • 由于火车延误,我迟到了。

    I was late as a result of the train delay.

    Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

  • 由于天气恶劣,飞机延误了。

    Due to bad weather, the plane was late.

    Tatoeba · sherryyyf CC BY

  • 一些航班由於地震被延誤了。

    A couple of flights were delayed on account of the earthquake.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 汤姆的航班延误了,然后被取消了。

    Tom's flight was delayed and then cancelled.

    Tatoeba · slo_oth CC BY

  • 日程表只受到了这次延误的轻微影响。

    The schedule is only slightly affected by this delay.

    Tatoeba · vicch CC BY

  • 因颱風關係,好多班機都延誤。

    Due to the typhoon, many flights were delayed.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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