拖延时间

play for time; stall (for time); kill the clock

和谈被拖延了一年。

The peace talks have been stalled for a year.

期限快到，不能再拖延了！

The deadline is drawing near; it can’t be delayed any more.

他假装生病，拖延时间。

He feigned sickness to gain time.

这消息使他下决心不再拖延。

The news determined him against further delay.