to put off
[phrase form: put]
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
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
She put the appointment off until next week due to personal commitments.
由于个人承诺，她把约会推迟到了下周。
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
The movie's excessive violence put off many viewers.
这部电影的过度暴力吓跑了许多观众。
03
使尴尬, 使不舒服
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Transitive: to put off sb
例子
The condescending tone of the manager's feedback put off the entire team.
经理反馈中居高临下的语气让整个团队都感到沮丧。
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。
