He called for the legislation to be delayed on a technical point.因为某个技术问题，他要求暂缓这项立法。His entry into the navy had to be delayed.他参加海军的时间不得不推迟了。The President's visit had to be delayed because of security problems.因安全问题，总统的访问只得延期了。All northbound flights are likely to be delayed.所有北飞的航班都可能延误。