procrastination

🇬🇧 UK/prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/prәu,kræsti'neiʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The habit of delaying or putting off tasks, especially unnecessarily

拖延;拖拉的习惯

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
probefore
+
crastinroot
+
ationact, process, state
=procrastination

Common Collocations

  • 1.chronic procrastination长期拖延症
  • 2.overcome procrastination克服拖延
  • 3.procrastination habit拖延的习惯
  • 4.[cycle of procrastination]拖延的恶性循环

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Procrastination is often rooted in fear of failure rather than laziness.

  • 2.

    His chronic procrastination cost him several important career opportunities.

  • 3.

    Overcoming procrastination requires building consistent daily habits.

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