幸运的是，这短暂的拖延给了他喘息的时间。

Fortunately the short delay gave him time to gather himself.

别拖延——今天就给我们打电话！

Don't delay ─ call us today!

这个项目因意外情况而拖延了。

The project was running late owing to unforeseen circumstances.

这只是一系列拖延战术中的一个新花招。

This was just the latest in a series of delaying tactics.

工会谈判代表拖延着，以期达成较优厚的薪酬协议。

The union negotiators are holding out for a more generous pay settlement.

“你这是什么意思？”她问，故意拖延着时间。

'What do you mean?' she asked, stalling for time.

他们对拖延不耐烦了。

They were impatient at the delay.

没有时间了，不能拖延了。

There's no time for delay.

他因拖延时间而受罚。

He was penalized for time-wasting.

会议没完没了地拖延着。

The meeting dragged on interminably.

他们几经踌躇和拖延后才尽情宣泄了激情。

They consummated their passion only after many hesitations and delays.

他声称政府在故意拖延。

The government, he claimed, was dragging its feet.