delay
n.耽搁,延迟 vi.耽搁,拖延
vt.耽搁;推迟
Sorry for the delay, Mr Weaver.韦弗先生,很抱歉耽搁了一些时间。
deliberate
a.故意的;深思熟虑的 v.仔细考虑,思考
a deliberate attempt to humiliate her故意要羞辱她的企图
defy
vt.(公然)藐视;使成为不可能;挑,激
people who openly defy the law公然蔑视法律的人
delicate
a.易碎的;微妙的;娇弱的;精美的
There’s something I have to speak to you about – it’s a delicate matter .我有话要跟你讲,这事需要谨慎处理。
deliver
vt.投递交;发表;接生;给予;解救,拯救
The morning mail has just been delivered.早晨的邮件刚送走。