I was delayed – something came up at home.

我耽搁了–家里有事意外发生。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

I meant to go to the meeting but something came up.

我本来要去开会的，可是有事耽搁了。

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I meant to go to the meeting but something came up.

我本来要去开会的，可是有事耽搁了。

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