procrastination
🇬🇧 UK/prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/prәu,kræsti'neiʃәn/
B1
Definitions
n.
The habit of delaying or putting off tasks, especially unnecessarily
拖延;拖拉的习惯
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprobefore
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crastinroot
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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.