"procrastinate" in Chinese (Simplified)
拖延
Definition
故意推迟或延后做某事,特别是重要的事情,通常因为不想做或在逃避它们。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
偏正式用语,常出现在学术、职场或自我管理情境中,多形容因主观原因拖延任务。如“拖延作业”、“改掉拖延症”。不用于因外部原因的推迟。名词:拖延症。
Examples
I always procrastinate when I have to clean my room.
每次要打扫房间时,我总是会**拖延**。
Do not procrastinate on your homework.
不要在作业上**拖延**。
She tends to procrastinate before exams.
她在考试前总是喜欢**拖延**。
If you procrastinate too long, the work just piles up.
如果你**拖延**太久,事情只会越积越多。
I sometimes procrastinate by watching videos instead of getting things done.
我有时候会**拖延**,看视频而不去做该做的事。
Everyone procrastinates sometimes—don’t be too hard on yourself.
每个人有时候都会**拖延**,别太苛责自己。