Deliveries of mail could be delayed because of cost-cutting.

由于削减成本，邮件的递送可能会延迟。

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If they do not, their membership could be delayed until 2008.

如果他们不这样做，他们的成员资格将被推迟到2008年。

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Peak blooming, when the trees are in full flower, may be delayed a little this spring.

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> Well, it seems like our flight to Saturn will be a little delayed.

>，好的，好像我们的土星的飞行,有点延迟。

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Peak blooming, when the trees are in full flower, may be delayed a little.

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Additionally, the requirement for employer plans to provide the benefit summaries may be delayed or weakened.

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Plans may be delayed or diminished, but a complete halt to building is unlikely.

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That could mean that a final decision would be delayed until December or even until 2001.

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