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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
Example
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。
She keeps putting off the decision, hoping the problem will resolve itself.
她一直推迟做决定,希望问题能自行解决。
1.1
推迟, 延期
to postpone an appointment or arrangement
Transitive: to put off an arrangement
Example
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。
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
Example
His arrogance really put me off.
他的傲慢真的让我反感。
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
Example
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。
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
Example
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。
She was about to score the winning point, but the shouts from the crowd put her off.
她即将得分获胜,但人群的喊叫声分散了她的注意力。
put off
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身体周围有彩色环的, 用彩色环装饰身体的
having colored rings around the body