| 单词 | temporize |
| 释义 | temporize (tempəraɪz ) Word forms: temporizes , temporizing , temporized regional note: in BRIT, also use temporise verb If you say that someone is temporizing, you mean that they keep doing unimportant things in order to delay something important such as making a decision or stating their real opinion. [formal] They are still temporizing in the face of what can only be described as a disaster. [VERB] 'Not exactly, sir,' temporized Sloan. [VERB with quote] Synonyms: play for time, delay, stall, procrastinate |
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