to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected

My plane was delayed by an hour. 我乘坐的飞机延误了1个小时。

Heavy snow delayed the start of the game. 大雪迫使比赛延迟开始。

[ + -ing verb ] I think we should delay deciding about this until next year. 我认为我们应该等到明年再决定这件事。

to cause someone or something to be slow or late

I was delayed by traffic. 由于交通的原因我被耽搁了。

to not act quickly or immediately

If you delay now, the opportunity might be lost. 现在你如果不赶快行动就可能会失去机会。

the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait

This situation needs to be tackled without delay. 这种情况需要立即处理。

Long delays are predicted on the motorway because of the accident. 由于这起事故，预计在高速公路上会出现长时间的交通延误。

There has been a delay in the book's publication. 该书的出版延期了。