deferred

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v hold back to a later time
v yield to another's wish or opinion

a. 推迟的, 迟延的
[计] 递延的

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

deferred 由前缀 de- 和词根 fer 组成。de- 表示向下、远离，而 fer 来自拉丁文 ferre，意为携带、带来。整体意思是被推迟的或被携带到未来。

例句

1. The payment for the new car was deferred until next month.

新车的付款被推迟到下个月。

2. She decided to take a deferred semester to travel abroad.

她决定推迟一个学期去国外旅行。

3. The company offers a deferred compensation plan for its employees.

公司为员工提供延期补偿计划。