delay
A situation where something happens later than planned or expected. It often refers to a period of time that you must wait because a train, plane, or event is not on time.
مثالها
3 از 5There is a 20-minute delay on the train to London.
The train to London is 20 minutes late.
We regret to inform you of a delay regarding your flight.
We are sorry to tell you that your flight is late.
Sorry for the delay, I got stuck in traffic!
Sorry I'm late, there were too many cars on the road!
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
Think of the 'D' in Delay stands for 'Down' time—time where you are not moving or making progress.
آزمون سریع
The pilot said there is a one-hour ____ because of the snow.
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پاسخ صحیح این است: delay
مثالها
There is a 20-minute delay on the train to London.
everydayThe train to London is 20 minutes late.
We regret to inform you of a delay regarding your flight.
formalWe are sorry to tell you that your flight is late.
Sorry for the delay, I got stuck in traffic!
informalSorry I'm late, there were too many cars on the road!
The delay in data collection impacted the final results.
academicWaiting for the information changed the final outcome of the study.
Please notify the client if there is any delay in the shipment.
businessTell the customer if the goods will be sent late.
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
Sorry for the delay
An apology for being late or making someone wait
Due to a technical delay
Because of a machine or computer problem making things late
Without further delay
Starting something immediately without waiting any longer
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
To delay means something is late; to postpone is a deliberate decision to move an event to a later time.
نکات کاربردی
As a noun, it is countable. You can have 'a delay' or 'many delays'. It is very common in travel announcements.
اشتباهات رایج
Learners often say 'I am delay' instead of 'I am delayed' or 'There is a delay'. Remember that 'delay' is the thing, and 'delayed' describes how you feel or the status of the transport.
راهنمای حفظ
Think of the 'D' in Delay stands for 'Down' time—time where you are not moving or making progress.
ریشه کلمه
From the Old French word 'delaier', meaning to put off or defer.
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
In many countries, complaining about train or flight delays is a common way to start a conversation with strangers.
آزمون سریع
The pilot said there is a one-hour ____ because of the snow.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: delay
قواعد مرتبط
عبارات مرتبط
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station
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passport
A1A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.
suitcase
A1A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.
driver
A1A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.
bed
A1A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.
check-out
A1The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.
floor
A1The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.
towel
A1A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.
island
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