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buy time

/baɪ taɪm/

翻译: 指通过拖延、制造借口或暂时应对来争取时间,以便做好准备、获得优势或推迟某事或某个决定。

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/baɪ taɪm/B2informal
  • zh指通过拖延、制造借口或暂时应对来争取时间,以便做好准备、获得优势或推迟某事或某个决定。

To delay an event or decision temporarily, usually by creating a distraction or finding a temporary solution, in order to gain an advantage or prepare for something.

  1. Delay an eventB2informal

    To postpone or delay something, usually by doing something else, in order to gain more time to prepare or decide.

    zh拖延时间

    • He tried to buy time by asking more questions.
    • The negotiators stalled to buy time for a better deal.
    • She pretended to be busy to buy time before answering.