buy time
拖延时间；争取时间
口语·书面语·表示拖延或争取时间
英文释义
to delay or stall for time, often in order to gain an advantage or find a solution
例句
The negotiator tried to buy time by asking for more details about the proposal.
典故来源
源自体育或商业策略，通过拖延来争取更多时间，以便寻找优势或解决方案。