一辆重型铰接货车在高速公路上撞成V字形，
A heavy lorry has jack-knifed on the motorway, causing long delays.

他长期耽於恶习，结果毁了自己。
Constant indulgence in bad habits brought about his ruin.

我该为这次耽搁向您道歉。
I owe you an apology for the delay.

几经耽搁，他终于在八点钟出发了。
After several delays, he finally set out at 8 o'clock.

他预知自己的旅程会被恶劣天气耽搁。

这件要事不容耽搁，我们必须现在谈谈。
This important matter brooks no delay. We must talk about it now.

他对耽搁感到愤怒。
He fumed at the delay.

他迷了路，这使他耽搁了很久。
He lost his way, which delayed him considerably.