"buy time" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 争取时间

Definition

为了准备或避免问题，有意拖延事情的发展或争取额外时间。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式的惯用表达。通常用于形容有人用某种方式拖延时间（如“提问以争取时间”）。是比喻用法，不涉及实际货币。不要和真实购买混淆。

Examples

He asked many questions to buy time before answering.

他问了很多问题来**争取时间**再回答。

She pretended to look for the file to buy time.

她假装找文件来**争取时间**。

The team called a timeout to buy time and make a plan.

队伍叫了暂停来**争取时间**制定计划。

Can you stall the meeting for a bit to buy time?

你能拖延会议一会儿来**争取时间**吗？

I tried to buy time by changing the subject.

我试图通过换话题来**争取时间**。

They're just making small talk to buy time until the boss gets here.

他们只是闲聊以**争取时间**等老板到来。