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延迟
yánchí
Description
“延迟”的意思是把时间往后推，让一件事比原来的时间更晚发生。
"延迟" means to push the time back, making something happen later than originally planned.
我们常常说航班延迟、比赛延迟，或者网络延迟很高。
We often say a flight is 延迟, a game is 延迟, or the network 延迟 is very high.
Meanings
延迟yánchí
to delay; to postpone
因为下雨，比赛延迟了。
The match was delayed because of the rain.
延迟yánchí
delay; lag (of time or signal)
这个游戏的网络延迟很高。
This game has high network latency.
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Notes
- Etymology
延 (extend/prolong) + 迟 (late/slow), together meaning to push a time later.
- Nuance
延迟 is neutral and common in tech; 延误 often implies fault or trouble.
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