postponement
n. 延期,推迟; 延期的事
The postponement of an event is the act of delaying it happening or arranging for it to take place at a later time than originally planned.
The postponement was due to a dispute over where the talks should be held.
会谈推迟是因为对会谈地点存在争议。
1. time during which some action is awaited;
2. act of putting off to a future time
The postponement was demanded and won on a point of order.
因对程序问题的异议而提出了推迟要求并获得了通过。
Pressure built yesterday for postponement of the ceremony.
要求推迟仪式的压力昨天进一步增大。
All 100 senators agree to a postponement.
100位议员全都同意延期。
The postponement was due to a dispute over where the talks should be held.
会谈推迟是因为对会谈地点存在争议。
He compounded with his creditors for a postponement of payment.
他与债权人达成协议延期付款.