lags; lagged; lagging
lags; lagged; lagging
Learner's definition of LAG
[no object]
1
a : to move more slowly than others : to fail to walk or move as quickly as others缓慢移动;落后于… —
usually + behind b : to be in a position that is behind others落后 —
usually + behind 2
: to happen or develop more slowly than expected or wanted滞后;延迟 —
usually + behind 2 lag /ˈlæg/ noun
plural lags
plural lags
Learner's definition of LAG
[singular]
: a space of time between two events(两件事的)时间间隔 -
There is a lag of a day or two between the time you deposit a check and the time the funds are available for withdrawal.你存入支票要隔一两天才能提现。
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There is a slight lag between the time when the camera's shutter is pressed and the actual taking of the picture.在按下照相机的快门和照片的实际拍摄之间有一点时间间隔。
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Work on the project has resumed after a lag of several months.停了几个月后,那个项目又开工了。
— called also time lag
— see also jet lag 3 lag /ˈlæg/ verb
lags; lagged; lagging
lags; lagged; lagging
Learner's definition of LAG
[+ object] British
: to cover (something, such as a pipe) with a special material (called lagging) that keeps it from losing or gaining heat给(管道等)盖上绝热层