stalling
US /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
UK /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
名詞
拖延, 阻礙
the action of stopping or delaying something, especially by using evasive tactics
範例:
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The government was accused of stalling on the new environmental regulations.
政府被指責在新的環境法規上拖延。
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His constant stalling made it difficult to reach a decision.
他一再拖延，使得很難做出決定。
動詞
熄火, 拖延, 阻礙
to stop or cause to stop making progress; to delay or put off an action or decision
範例:
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The engine kept stalling at every traffic light.
發動機在每個紅綠燈處都熄火。
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She was stalling for time, hoping someone would come to her rescue.
她在拖延時間，希望有人能來救她。