Putting Off

She always drags her feet when it comes to completing her assignments, causing delays in the team.

The project is currently on hold due to budget constraints.

延期, 改期

I'm sorry, but I'll have to give you a rain check on joining you for the movie tonight.

很抱歉，但我今晚不得不给你一张 rain check 来陪你去看电影。

She buys time by requesting an extension for the project deadline.

They often kick the can down the road instead of addressing the underlying issues.

They decide to put the project on ice until they secure additional funding.

She is currently on the fence about which university to attend.

He puts off till tomorrow what he can do today, often leading to last-minute rushes.

He plays for time during negotiations to gather more information and assess his options.