put off
动词中文： 推迟、顺延、延期
- To postpone, especially through procrastination. · Don't put off your homework to the last minute.
- To delay (a task, event, etc.). · The storm put off the game by a week.· The storm put the game off by a week.
- To distract; to disturb the concentration of. · Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate and you're putting me off.
- To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing). · Almost drowning put him off swimming.
- To emit; to give off (an odor, smoke, etc.). · This type of firewood puts off a strong smell.
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The Tanner put off his departure from time to time, saying that he would leave soon.
As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If, got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.
“True,” said Noirtier, looking carelessly around him, “true, if this person were not on his guard, as he is;” and he added with a smile, “He will consequently make a few changes in his personal appearance.” At these words he rose, and put off his frock-coat and cravat, went towards a table on which lay his son’s toilet articles, lathered his face, took a razor, and, with a firm hand, cut off the compromising whiskers.
Villefort retained his place, but his marriage was put off until a more favorable opportunity.
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