Reading Theme:
Late arrival Meaning and How to Use It
Meaning 1：late arrival (Late arrival)
Late arrival
/leɪt əˈraɪvəl/
n.
The act of arriving somewhere after the expected or scheduled time.
late arrival
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/leɪt əˈraɪvəl/
n.
The act or fact of arriving later than the expected or scheduled time.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
late (Old English læt) + arrival (Old French ariver, from Latin adripare 'to come to shore')
💡 Mnemonic
Clock strikes as person runs in. 'Late arrival' = missing start.
📖 Example
Due to heavy traffic, his late arrival to the meeting caused a slight delay in the project discussion.
Due to heavy traffic, his late arrival to the meeting caused a slight delay in the project discussion.
🔗 Collocations
late arrival to – arriving at a place after the expected time
late arrival of – something that arrives after the scheduled time
apologize for late arrival – express regret for arriving after the expected time
🔄 Synonyms
tardiness (n.) – The quality or fact of being late.
belatedness (n.) – The state of being late or delayed.
🚫 Antonyms
punctuality (n.) – The quality of being on time.
timeliness (n.) – The quality of occurring at a suitable time.
📖 Cultural Story
In modern business culture, arriving late is often seen as disrespectful. The phrase 'late arrival' is common in logistics for delayed shipments or vehicles.
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