| 单词 | late |
| 释义 | late (leɪt ) Word forms: later , latest 1. adverb A2 Late means near the end of a day, week, year, or other period of time. It was late in the afternoon. [+ in] She had to work late at night. [+ at] His autobiography was written late in life. [+ in] The case is expected to end late next week. Since late last year the border area has been the scene of heavy fighting. Late is also an adjective. The talks eventually broke down in late spring. He was in his late 20s. ...the late 1960s. 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] A1 If it is late, it is near the end of the day or it is past the time that you feel something should have been done. It was very late and the streets were deserted. We've got to go now. It's getting late. lateness uncountable noun A large crowd had gathered despite the lateness of the hour. [+ of] Synonyms: delay, late date, retardation, tardiness 3. adverb [ADVERB after verb] A1 Late means after the time that was arranged or expected. Steve arrived late. The talks began some fifteen minutes late. We got up late. Synonyms: behind time, belatedly, tardily, behindhand Late is also an adjective. His campaign got off to a late start. We were a little late. The train was 40 minutes late. He's a half hour late. lateness uncountable noun He apologised for his lateness. 4. adverb [ADVERB after verb] A2 Late means after the usual time that a particular event or activity happens. We went to bed very late. He married late. Synonyms: late at night, in the night, L8 [text messaging] Late is also an adjective. They had a late lunch in a cafe. He was a very late developer. 5. adjective You use late when you are talking about someone who is dead, especially someone who has died recently. ...my late husband. ...the late Mr Parkin. Synonyms: dead, deceased, departed [euphemistic], passed on 6. adjective Someone who is late of a particular place or institution lived or worked there until recently. [formal] ...Cousin Zachary, late of Bellevue Avenue. [+ of] The restaurant is managed by Angelo, late of the Savoy Grill. [+ of] 7. See also later, latest 8. better late than never convention If you say better late than never when someone has done something, you think they should have done it earlier. It's been a long time coming but better late than never. 9. late in the day phrase If you say that someone is doing something late in the day, you mean that their action or behaviour may not be fully effective because they have waited too long before doing it. I'd left it all too late in the day to get anywhere with these strategies. 10. of late phrase [PHRASE with cl] You use of late to refer to an event or state of affairs that happened or began to exist a short time ago. [formal] His life has changed of late. The dollar has been stronger of late. Synonyms: recently, just now, in recent times, not long ago 11. too late phrase B1+ If an action or event is too late, it is useless or ineffective because it occurs after the best time for it. It was too late to turn back. We realized too late that we were caught like rats in a trap. 12. a late night phrase B2 If you have an early night, you go to bed early. If you have a late night, you go to bed late. I've had a bad day, and all I want is an early night. In spite of the travelling and the late night, she did not feel tired. Quotations: Better late than never It is never too late Idioms: late in the day at the very last moment or in the final stages of a situation, with the result that action may no longer be effective She feels that it is too late in the day for him to start behaving like a loving husband. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: file late The concession by which you could file late and you would not be fined if there was no tax to pay has been withdrawn. Times, Sunday Times Those who file late could face penalties, which can grow the longer they leave it. The Sun Taxpayers who file late will pay an automatic 100 penalty plus interest at 6.5% on any tax they still owe. Times, Sunday Times Of these, 10 per cent, or 920,000 people, will file late, incurring fines that will raise about 92 million for the public purse. Times, Sunday Times Due to computer problems, however, they could not file the request before 5 pm when the clerk's office closed and requested to file late. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite the late hour in retiring to bed, Kathryn had intended to rise early. A SHRINE OF MURDERS (2002) She was wrong: an estimated 4 m viewers tuned in to the first episode at the unfashionably late hour of 10.35pm. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The organisation called on the government to act immediately to address the problem of late payment, which forces 50,000 small companies to close every year. Times,Sunday Times The code was launched in 2008 to tackle a culture of late payment of commercial debts among large businesses. Times, Sunday Times Contingency plans for financial and operational threats such as late payment or broken machinery are part of the entrepreneurial toolkit. Times, Sunday Times The research was published as the government's approach to the problem was called into question by its former late payment watchdog. Times,Sunday Times Last month, the government promised tougher legislation to tackle a 'culture' of late payment. Times, Sunday Times The very late show did not end there. Times, Sunday Times It was just a pity that there was not more of a shock factor to the late show. Times, Sunday Times Spurs have now put on a late show in each of their last three league matches to earn vital victories. The Sun Hundreds of fans were yesterday trying to sell tickets for future shows for as little as 9 each, fearing another late show. The Sun Thank heavens, then, for that dramatic late, late show which at least earns them another 2.5million or so for reaching the group stages of this competition. The Sun In the late spring of 1931 he was openly saying that he could not go on. Times, Sunday Times Experts are warning that the combination of the longer winter and late spring will push pollen levels to their highest in 50 years. Times, Sunday Times They are pruned, lightly, in late spring after flowering. Times, Sunday Times The first fruits should ripen in late spring. Times, Sunday Times They are part of folklore — the sound that the year makes as late spring thinks about becoming summer. Times, Sunday Times Age and the times seem to have combined to release this late surge. Times, Sunday Times And just to underline the late surge, they can boast four clean sheets in their last five matches. The Sun Even if he experiences a late surge, he has a lot of catching up to do. Times, Sunday Times Hopes that a late surge in tax receipts would close the gap now look forlorn. Times, Sunday Times It was a late surge from the visitors that earned them the penalty try. Times, Sunday Times Many decorators consult and advise clients on colour, texture and the latest trends. The Sun Each year, gardeners by the million kneel (naturally enough) and worship the latest trends. Times, Sunday Times It shows the latest trends for 2008, as well as ideas for colour schemes. Times, Sunday Times And why complain when hard-headed film financiers look for star-power, topicality, and the latest trends. ST She used to trace and sketch the latest trends and dreamt that one day she could be the name behind them. Times, Sunday Times So you sleep late, don't shave, wander around the house and feel progressively more sorry for yourself. Christianity Today He was rarely seen in daylight, preferring to write or perform until dawn every day and then sleep late into the afternoon. Times, Sunday Times I often think about people who go to sleep late and have to wake up at 6am for work. Times, Sunday Times Unfortunately, his alarm clock has not been wound, and thus he will sleep late in the morning, and his boss will fire him. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He just can't stand the mumbling, the slouchiness, the sleeping late. Times, Sunday Times Measure your performance by what you achieve - don't stay late for the sake of it. Times, Sunday Times She would rather stay late at the office or the gym to get work finished. Times, Sunday Times You'll never have to worry whether they'll stay late and finish the job or speak well of you. Christianity Today The blunder showed there were 'weaknessess in procedures of the safety of visitors who stay late in the building' it concluded. Times, Sunday Times We had to stay late one night in the office. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 迟的, 已故的, 迟, 后期地 Japanese: 遅れた, 故･･･ dead, 遅れて, 遅い時間に |
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