postponement

英 [pəʊs(t)'pəʊnm(ə)nt]美 [post'ponmənt]

n. 延期；延缓

助记提示

1. post- "after" + pon- + -ment.
2. 含义：put after.

英文词源

postponement (n.)

1770, from postpone + -ment.

双语例句

1. The postponement was demanded and won on a point of order.

因对程序问题的异议而提出了推迟要求并获得了通过。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Pressure built yesterday for postponement of the ceremony.

要求推迟仪式的压力昨天进一步增大。

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3. All 100 senators agree to a postponement.

100位议员全都同意延期。

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4. The postponement was due to a dispute over where the talks should be held.

会谈推迟是因为对会谈地点存在争议。

来自柯林斯例句

5. He compounded with his creditors for a postponement of payment.

他与债权人达成协议延期付款.

来自辞典例句

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