stalling
US /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
UK /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
名词
拖延, 阻碍
the action of stopping or delaying something, especially by using evasive tactics
示例:
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The government was accused of stalling on the new environmental regulations.
政府被指责在新的环境法规上拖延。
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His constant stalling made it difficult to reach a decision.
他一再拖延，使得很难做出决定。
动词
熄火, 拖延, 阻碍
to stop or cause to stop making progress; to delay or put off an action or decision
示例:
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The engine kept stalling at every traffic light.
发动机在每个红绿灯处都熄火。
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She was stalling for time, hoping someone would come to her rescue.
她在拖延时间，希望有人能来救她。