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stalling

UK //ˈstɔːlɪŋ//US //ˈstɑːlɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'stallen',意为'停止'或'拖延',可能与古英语 'steall'(位置或站立的地方)有关。

verb

❶ 故意拖延时间或推迟行动,通常是为了避免立即做出决定或采取行动。

“He kept stalling when asked about his plans.”

(当被问及计划时,他一直在拖延。)

“The negotiations are stalling because neither side wants to compromise.”

(谈判陷入僵局,因为双方都不愿意妥协。)

同义词:delaying, procrastinating, hesitating

常见短语

stalling tactic — 故意拖延的策略,通常用于争取时间或避免立即行动。

“The lawyer used stalling tactics to delay the trial.”

(律师使用了拖延策略来推迟审判。)