zhēng​qǔ​shí​jiān

buy time

  • created sense approved 争取时间/爭取時間 · zhēng​qǔ​shí​jiān · buy time

    争取时间 / 爭取時間

    zhēng​qǔ​shí​jiān

    buy time

    to delay or stall an action in order to gain a tactical advantage or allow for more preparation

    他的发言只是为了给公司争取时间来应对危机。

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  • created sense approved 争取时间/爭取時間 · zhēng​qǔ​shí​jiān · race against time

    争取时间 / 爭取時間

    zhēng​qǔ​shí​jiān

    race against time

    to act with urgency to complete a task or reach a goal within a limited timeframe

    我们必须争取时间,在天黑前完成救援工作。

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