1.迟来的；延误的；姗姗来迟的 A belated action happens later than it should have done.
belatedly The leaders realized belatedly that the coup would be disastrous for everyone. 领导们方才意识到这场政变对任何人来说都是一场灾难。
英英释义
1.after the expected or usual time delayed
e.g. a belated birthday card I'm late for the plane the train is late tardy children are sent to the principal always tardy in making dental appointments
