temporize / ˈtɛm pəˌraɪz /

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temporize 的定义

v. 无主动词 verb

tem·po·rized, tem·po·riz·ing.

  1. to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting.
  2. to comply with the time or occasion; yield temporarily or ostensibly to prevailing opinion or circumstances.
  3. to treat or parley so as to gain time.
  4. to come to terms.
  5. to effect a compromise.

temporize 近义词

v. 动词 verb

gain or make time

temporize 的近义词 8 个
temporize 的反义词 6 个

更多temporize例句

  1. They might temporize with their own consciences, but not with public opinion.
  2. The young man began to temporize, saying that it would be necessary for him to get a license and a preacher.
  3. But Brand had made no mistake in estimating this youngster's force of character, nor did he seek to temporize.
  4. To temporize with a known evil, announces either weakness, uncertainty, or collusion.
  5. "I have not thought about that matter yet," she said, determined to temporize with the wretch, and gain a few days' respite.