temporize

GRE

英[ˈtempəraɪz]
美[ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz]

基本释义

vi.
敷衍; 拖延; 顺应时势; 暂时同意

词性变化

实用例句

They are still temporizing in the face of what can only be described as a disaster...

面临着显而易见的灾难,他们还在拖延时间。

'Not exactly, sir,' temporized Sloan.

“不完全是这样,先生,”斯隆敷衍道。

I can't permit you to temporize any longer.

我不能允许你再拖延时间了.

期刊摘选

She would balance and temporize endlessly before reaching a decision.

她在做出决定前会不断地犹豫观望和见风使舵.

期刊摘选

Celia had decided long ago she would never temporize on that.

西莉亚早就认定,在这上面她绝不能妥协.

辞典例句

英英释义

Verb
  • 1. draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time;

    "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"

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