to put off
01
推迟, 拖延
to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue
Transitive: to put off a responsibility or action
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
off
基本动词
put
现在时
put off
第三人称单数
puts off
现在分词
putting off
一般过去时
put off
过去分词
put off
例子
He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.
他总是把做作业推迟到最后一分钟。
1.1
推迟, 延期
to postpone an appointment or arrangement
Transitive: to put off an arrangement
例子
We had to put off the meeting because of the storm.
因为暴风雨，我们不得不推迟会议。
02
使反感, 使失去兴趣
to cause a person to dislike someone or something
Transitive: to put off sb
例子
His arrogance really put me off.
他的傲慢真的让我反感。
03
使尴尬, 使不舒服
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Transitive: to put off sb
例子
The awkward silence during the dinner date put off both of them, making it a rather uncomfortable evening.
晚餐约会时尴尬的沉默打消了两人的兴致，使得这个晚上相当不愉快。
04
分散注意力, 打扰
to distract someone
Transitive: to put off sb
例子
I was trying to focus, but his loud music put me off
我试图集中注意力，但他响亮的音乐让我分心。
