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temporize

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动词过去式:temporized 过去分词:temporized 现在分词:temporizing 第三人称单数:temporizes 名词:temporization

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tempor=time(时)

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temporize


/'tempəraɪz; `tɛmpə,raɪz/ v [I] (fml 文) delay making a decision, giving a definite answer or stating one's purpose, in order to gain time 拖延(暂不作决定、作答覆或说明目的以争取时间); 敷衍
*a temporizing move 一步缓棋.

temporize


v [I]
formal to delay or avoid making a decision in order to gain time