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单词 temporization
释义 temporization|tɛmpəraɪˈzeɪʃən|
[f. next + -ation.]
The action of temporizing.
1. Time-serving, ‘trimming’; compromise.
1763Johnson Misc. Lives, Ascham Wks. IV. 631 Charges of temporization and compliance had somewhat sullied his reputation.1839Fraser's Mag. XX. 97 Her policy is one of temporisation.1851Ibid. XLIII. 139 A union..was consequently thought of, as the best means of temporization.
2. Procrastination, delay; gaining of time.
1888Times 19 Oct. 5/1 The inevitable reaction against the policy of adjournment and temporization.
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