play for time
US /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
UK /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
1.
拖延时间, 争取时间
to delay something because you are not ready or need more time to think or act
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The politician tried to play for time during the debate, hoping to gather more information.
这位政治家在辩论中试图拖延时间，希望能收集更多信息。
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I need to play for time until my backup arrives.
我需要拖延时间直到我的援兵到来。