temporize
音标发音
- 英式音标 [ˈtem.pər.aɪz]
- 美式音标 [ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz]
- 国际音标 ['tempəraiz]
- 英式发音
- 美式发音
基本解释
- vi.敷衍；拖延
- =temporise(英).
词根记忆
- tempor(时间) + ize→拖延
同根派生
- n性质的同根词
- temporizer：姑息者；骑墙主义者；顺应时势者；见风使舵的人。
- vi性质的同根词
- temporise：顺应时势；迎合潮流；妥协；拖延（等于temporize）。
英汉例句
- Celia had decided long ago she would never temporize on that.
西莉亚早就认定,在这上面她绝不能妥协. - She would balance and temporize endlessly before reaching a decision.
她在做出决定前会不断地犹豫观望和见风使舵. - Celia had decided long ago she would never temporize on that.
西莉亚早就认定,在这上面她绝不能妥协. - I can't permit you to temporize any longer.
我不能允许你再拖延时间了. - She would balance and temporize endlessly before reaching a decision.
她在做出决定前会不断地犹豫观望和见风使舵.
英英字典
- to delay making a decision or stating your opinion in order to get an advantage
- BRIT also temporise