deferral
UK/dɪ'fɜəl/US/di'fә:rәl/
C1
Definitions
n.
The act of postponing.
延期；推迟
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddeferdown, away, reversal
+
-ralcarry, bear, bring
=deferral
defer + -al = the act of deferring (less formal than deferment).
Example Sentences
- 1.
She requested a deferral of her start date.