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1. act so as to delay an event or action in order to gain an advantage
- 1. The union leaders are trying to buy time by prolonging the negotiations.
- 工会的领袖企图以延长谈判过程来拖延时间。
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 2. She thought fit to buy two expensive hats at that time.
- 她认为在那时买两顶很贵的帽子是很合适的。
来自《简明英汉词典》
