释义 |
tem·po·rize \ˈtempəˌrīz\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s ; see -ize ) Etymology: Middle French temporiser, from Medieval Latin temporizare to pass the time, from Latin tempor-, tempus time + -izare -ize — more at temporal intransitive verb 1. : to act to suit the time or occasion : adapt to a situation : bow to practical necessities 2. : to make terms or work out a compromise with someone or between parties 3. : to draw out discussions or negotiations so as to gain time : put off decisive action < you'd have to temporize until you found out how she wanted to be advised — Mary Austin > transitive verb : extemporize |