Cool MateDelay 对比 Latency
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Delay
前 1000（非常常见）B2noun
Latency
10000 以上（较少见）
最常见: Delay
| Delay | Latency | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈleɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈleɪ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈleɪtənsɪ//🇺🇸 //ˈleɪtənsi// |
| 含义 | 让事情发生的时间比计划的晚。To make something happen later than planned. | 提出请求后，事情发生所需的时间。The time it takes for something to happen after a request is made. |
| 例句 | Due to the heavy traffic, there was a significant delay in our arrival time. | The latency in the network caused significant delays during the video conference. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 1000（非常常见） | 10000 以上（较少见） |
| CEFR 等级 | B2 | - |
| 词性 | noun | |
| 搭配 | considerable, enormous, lengthy, series, be subject to, be plagued by, encounter, occur, without delay, delay in, delay of, considerable, enormous, lengthy, series, be subject to, be plagued by, encounter, occur, without delay, delay in, delay of | network latency, high latency, reduce latency, latency issues, low latency |
| 反义 | advance, hasten, expedite | - |
| 常见错误 | Confusing 'delay' with 'defer' — 'defer' is often more formal., Using 'delayed' incorrectly in tense — check verb forms for accuracy., Overusing 'delay' in casual speech when simpler options like 'wait' are available. | Confused with 'laziness' - learners may mix terms due to phonetic similarity., Using 'latency' as a verb - ‘latency’ is always a noun., Misunderstanding the concept - many think it's just delay without considering its technical context. |
| 用法说明 | 在提到推迟事件或行动时使用'延迟'。在正式和非正式场合都适用，但在非常随意的对话中，使用像'等待'这样的简单词汇可能更合适。Use 'delay' when referring to postponing events or actions. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'wait' might suffice. | 通常用于技术和通信领域。除非讨论与技术相关的话题，否则避免在日常对话中使用。Commonly used in technology and communications contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing tech-related topics. |
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常见问题：Delay 对比 Latency
Delay和Latency 有什么区别？
Delay: To make something happen later than planned. Latency: The time it takes for something to happen after a request is made.
哪个更常见：Delay和Latency？
Delay 在日常英语中最常见。
能各给一个例子吗？
Delay: Due to the heavy traffic, there was a significant delay in our arrival time. Latency: The latency in the network caused significant delays during the video conference.
我可以互换使用 Delay和Latency 吗？
不总是。Delay和Latency 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。