belated

adj

1. after the expected or usual time
delayed

e.g. a belated birthday card
I'm late for the plane
the train is late
tardy children are sent to the principal
always tardy in making dental appointments

Synonym: latetardy

1. 迟来的；延误的；姗姗来迟的
A belated action happens later than it should have done.

e.g. ...the government's belated attempts to alleviate the plight of the poor.
政府一再拖延的扶贫举措
e.g. ...a belated birthday present.
迟来的生日礼物

1. 迟来的：belat强西北风 | belated迟来的 | belaud高度赞扬

2. 过了期的：belated claims 逾期索赔 | belated 过了期的 | Belay! 暂停!挽住!(带缆操作口令

3. 误期的, 迟来的：tawdry 俗丽的, 非常华丽的 | belated 误期的, 迟来的 | sate 使心满意足, 过分的给与