lateness
noun
UK/ˈleɪt.nəs/
US/ˈleɪt.nəs/
Definitions of lateness noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the state or fact of being delayed or occurring after the expected or usual time
（相较于预计、通常情况等）延迟；迟到
His employment was terminated due to his frequent tardiness.
他因经常迟到而被解雇。
I apologize for the delay in my response.
我为延迟回复道歉。
The meeting was heavily criticized for repeated lateness.
会议因多次迟到而受到严厉批评。
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the state or fact of being towards the end of the day or a period of time
（时间、天色）晚；傍晚
Given the lateness of the hour, it's understandable that you feel tired.
考虑到时间已经很晚了，你感到疲倦是可以理解的。
I am sorry for calling at such a late hour, but I have an urgent matter to discuss with you.
很抱歉在这么晚的时间打电话给你，但我有急事需要和你讨论。
The streets grew quiet with the lateness of the night.
随着夜晚的深入，街道变得安静了。