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deferred

UK/dɪ'fɜːd/US/di'f\\\\:d/
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Definitions

adj.

Postponed; delayed to a later time.

推迟的;延期的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
deferdown, away, reversal
+
-redcarry, bear, bring
=deferred

defer + -ed = postponed.

Common Collocations

  • 1.deferred payment延期付款
  • 2.deferred tax递延税款
  • 3.deferred maintenance延迟维护

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Deferred payment plans let you pay later.

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