547 postpone,delay和put off
① postpone推迟,正式用语,主动或有目的地推迟。
We postponed the meeting for the attendance of more people concerned. 为了让更多有关人士参加,我们延期开会。
② delay因故把事情推迟或因某事情耽搁做另外某事。
What delayed you?你因何来迟了?
We decided to delay our holiday until next month. 我们决定把度假时间推迟到下个月。
③ put off是口语或非正式用语,表示postpone的含义。
The meeting is put off,isn't it?会议推迟了,对吗?