temporize (témporaiz)

verb
/ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/
拖延 (tuōyán)

含义

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
含义翻译
为了争取时间而延迟做出决定或采取行动。
Wèile zhēngqǔ shíjiān ér yánchí zuòchū juédìng huò cǎiqǔ xíngdòng.

例句

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。
Zhèngzhìjiā zài bèi wènjí zhēngyì wèntí shí tuōyánle juédìng.

同义词

stall, delay, procrastinate, hedge, evade

反义词

decide, act

搭配词

temporize on issues, temporize in negotiations, temporize under pressure

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