Deferred Meaning in English
word · lemma: defer
释义
Describes something that has been delayed or arranged to happen at a later time, rather than immediately.
用法与细微差别
Formal and common in business, finance, and academic contexts (e.g., 'deferred payment,' 'deferred admission'). Not used in casual speech for everyday delays—use 'delayed' or 'postponed' instead. Often used for scheduled actions that are officially moved to a later time.
例句
His deferred admission means he'll start college next year instead of this fall.
natural
The meeting was deferred until next week.
basic
She has a deferred payment plan for her tuition.
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The project was deferred due to lack of resources.
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My loan payments are deferred until I graduate.
natural
Because of the storm, their flight was deferred, not canceled.
natural