拖延
[tuōyán]〈动〉 delay； procrastinate； put off； postpone
delay; procrastinate; put off; postpone
设法拖延
manage to delay
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.
delaying/dilatory/stalling tactics
