拖延

tuō yán

HSK 6

Meaning

延迟、推迟，指故意或习惯性地将应做的事往后推。

To delay or postpone, often intentionally or habitually putting off tasks that should be done.

通常用作动词，可接宾语，也可单独使用；常带有负面色彩，指不积极地完成任务。

Used as a verb, can take an object or stand alone; often carries a negative connotation of failing to complete tasks promptly.

1 他总是拖延做作业，直到最后一刻才匆忙完成。 (He always delays doing his homework and rushes to finish it at the last moment.)
2 因为拖延，他错过了提交报告的截止日期。 (Because of procrastination, he missed the deadline for submitting the report.)
3 她决定不再拖延，立即开始准备考试。 (She decided to stop procrastinating and start preparing for the exam immediately.)
4 拖延症是很多人的通病，但可以通过制定计划来改善。 (Procrastination is a common problem for many people, but it can be improved by making plans.)
5 老板批评他的拖延行为影响了团队进度。 (The boss criticized his procrastination for affecting the team's progress.)

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