1. Help, assistance, or comfort that arrives after the critical moment has passed, rendering it ineffective or less useful
The ambulance arrived with relief too late; the patient had already succumbed to their injuries.
A ambulância chegou com alívio tardio; o paciente já havia sucumbido aos ferimentos.
2. A situation where aid or solution comes after the problem has already caused significant damage or harm
Government intervention proved to be relief too late for the failing businesses.
A intervenção governamental provou ser um alívio tardio para as empresas falidas.