是动态形容词,意思是迟到的,例如:

1、Will Mrs Winterton have a fit if we add one more to the guest list at this late stage?到这么晚的时候我们再增加一个客人,温特顿太太会发火吗

2、The person who sets out late might be careless in driving.出发晚的人开车可能会不小心。