A belated action happens later than it should have done.
例句
...the government's belated attempts to alleviate the plight of the poor.政府一再拖延的扶贫举措...a belated birthday present.迟来的生日礼物
英汉词典释义
adj.
来得很迟的,来得很晚的
They made a belated attempt to save her life.他们力图挽救她的生命,可是已经太迟了。The award is being made in belated recognition of her services to the industry.这一獎项是对她为本行业所作贡献的迟来的表彰。
过时的;陈旧的
His policies are now quite belated.他推行的政策现已过时。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. after the expected or usual time; delayed;
"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"