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单词 postpone
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postpone
(poʊspn )
Word forms: postpones , postponing , postponed
verb B1+
If you postpone an event, you delay it or arrange for it to take place at a later time than was originally planned.
He decided to postpone the expedition until the following day. [VERB noun/verb-ing]
The visit has now been postponed indefinitely. [be VERB-ed]
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Synonyms: put off, delay, suspend, adjourn  
Collocations:
postpone a plan
He also postponed a planned 5p hike and introduced a tax stabiliser.
The Sun
The owners had intended to clean up the land but it was announced yesterday that they had postponed the plan.
Times, Sunday Times
Last week he postponed a planned acting comeback amid public outrage at his infidelity.
Times, Sunday Times
Just as millions of people are expected to avoid branches and use online services, banks have postponed their plans for an extra layer of protection.
Times,Sunday Times
But soon afterwards the singer announced she was postponing the planned accompanying world tour indefinitely because she was 'planning a family with her husband'.
The Sun
postpone a release
After weeks of threats and pressure, the film's producers confirmed yesterday that they would postpone the release indefinitely.
Times, Sunday Times
The production team agreed providing they could postpone the release to allow enough time for this.
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But by postponing the release of his report, he has undermined the work of his commission.
Times, Sunday Times
postpone a trial
The court ordered a competency evaluation and postponed the trial.
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The couple effectively postponed their trial repeatedly on various excuses such as health problems.
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They postponed the trial for a week.
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postpone a trip
Should we pay and hope it goes ahead, or try to postpone the trip for a year?
Times,Sunday Times
A seven-day cruise now starts at 1,595pp, full-board, including flights - and if you get cold feet, you can postpone your trip for up to two years.
Times, Sunday Times
In this case, the first step would be to reason with the holiday company or club to try to get a refund or postpone the trip.
Times,Sunday Times
Neither flight was cancelled but both airlines allowed her to postpone her trip, either via a credit note or by switching her to a flight later in the year.
The Sun
But news of the mysterious disease prompted the two journalists and one politician to postpone their trip for at least a month.
Globe and Mail
postpone a visit
Nevertheless, we all agreed they'd postpone a visit.
Times, Sunday Times
She has had to postpone the visit and hopes it can be rescheduled.
Times, Sunday Times
Why not postpone the visit?
Times, Sunday Times
I survived the week only by postponing some visiting, giving up my day off, and canceling out of two meetings.
Christianity Today
postpone a vote
I tried to get the board to 'sleep on it': take the time to read and form an opinion on the alleged leak; postpone any vote until the next meeting.
Times, Sunday Times
Tempted though he may be to reimpose martial law or postpone the vote, he must base any decision on proper consultation.
Times, Sunday Times
He added, however, that he was opposed to postponing the vote.
Times, Sunday Times
The mayor attempted to get the city council to postpone a vote to stop the issuance of bonds for the city's portion of the overall project.
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postpone a wedding
If you can't sort this soon postpone your wedding, as it sounds more fundamental than just a bit of stress at work.
The Sun
It meant that he had to postpone his wedding.
Times, Sunday Times
And of course, the delay means they have to postpone the wedding.
The Sun
We planned to postpone the wedding until our family was complete.
The Sun
Should he postpone the wedding?
The Sun
postpone retirement
Almost half of parents admit they may now have to postpone retirement.
The Sun
The gradually raised age from 60 to 65 in recent years has forced some in their early 60s to postpone retirement.
Times, Sunday Times
She decided to postpone retirement and race again in 2009.
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But going grey means more than postponed retirement and long-term care.
Times, Sunday Times
Prudential said one in four are postponing retirement because they cannot afford to do nothing.
Times, Sunday Times
postpone the launch
As a result, the duo had to postpone the launch until they found another factory willing to make the drinks for them.
Times, Sunday Times
Following the testing of the valves, mission managers decided to postpone the launch, and engineers were asked to replace the suspect flow valves with valves that had less flight time.
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However, the airline had postponed the launch of the route to early-2013 as the airline awaits delivery of additional 787 aircraft.
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Translations:
Chinese: 推迟
Japanese: 延期する
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