Both drivers belatedly realized they were on a collision path but were unable to stop their trains. 两位司机都很晚才意识到他们将要撞车，但却无法让火车停下来。
The golf industry belatedly initiated efforts to make the game more child- and woman-friendly. 高尔夫产业很晚才开始做出努力，使这项运动对儿童和妇女友好一些。
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