| 单词 | delaying tactic |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdelaying tactic delaying tactic n. an action or strategy designed to defer or postpone something in order to gain an advantage. ΘΚΠ the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > untimeliness > delay or postponement > [noun] > delaying tactics ambage1546 stall off1819 delaying tactic1867 waiting race1868 waiting game1890 foot-dragging1947 1867 Norfolk Chron. & Norwich Gaz. 24 Aug. 5/1 A Scotch bill was introduced, but only reached its second reading, as the delaying tactics of the Opposition prevented the Government from pressing it beyond that stage. 1992 D. Parish & P. Lancaster Prisoner in Baghdad 28 I asked to visit the washroom—a delaying tactic as much as anything else. 2016 Guardian (Nexis) 5 May Lawyers frequently use delaying tactics such as routinely appealing against verdicts, or saying they are sick or failing to show up in court. < as lemmas |
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