lateness
名词
UK/ˈleɪt.nəs/
US/ˈleɪt.nəs/
定义 lateness 名词
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the state or fact of being delayed or occurring after the expected or usual time
（相較於預計、通常情況等）延遲；遲到
His employment was terminated due to his frequent tardiness.
他因經常遲到而被解僱。
I apologize for the delay in my response.
我為延遲回覆道歉。
The meeting was heavily criticized for repeated lateness.
會議因多次遲到而受到嚴厲批評。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the state or fact of being towards the end of the day or a period of time
（時間、天色）晚；傍晚
Given the lateness of the hour, it's understandable that you feel tired.
考慮到時間已經很晚了，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.
很抱歉在這麼晚的時間打電話給你，但我有急事需要和你討論。
The streets grew quiet with the lateness of the night.
隨著夜晚的深入，街道變得安靜了。