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单词 procrastination
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Definition of procrastination in English:

procrastination

noun prə(ʊ)ˌkrastɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nprəˌkræstəˈneɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • The action of delaying or postponing something.

    your first tip is to avoid procrastination
    Example sentencesExamples
    • As if this delay was not enough it was further compounded by procrastination in implementing the action recommended.
    • Don't let your voice fall silent this November because of procrastination.
    • Maybe it'll help a few aspiring writers realize they're not alone in their procrastinations.
    • With this essay, I would have taken procrastination and apathy to new heights, but I never got round to bothering.
    • Indecision and inaction can lead to bigger problems in business so avoid procrastination and delay.
    Synonyms
    dithering, delaying tactics, dilatoriness, stalling, temporizing, hesitation, vacillation
    British humming and hawing
    informal dilly-dallying, shilly-shallying
    US informal kicking the can down the road

Phrases

  • procrastination is the thief of time

    • proverb If you delay doing something, it will take longer to do later on.

      maybe TV and procrastination really are the thieves of time

Definition of procrastination in US English:

procrastination

nounprəˌkræstəˈneɪʃ(ə)nprəˌkrastəˈnāSH(ə)n
  • The action of delaying or postponing something.

    your first tip is to avoid procrastination
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Indecision and inaction can lead to bigger problems in business so avoid procrastination and delay.
    • With this essay, I would have taken procrastination and apathy to new heights, but I never got round to bothering.
    • Maybe it'll help a few aspiring writers realize they're not alone in their procrastinations.
    • As if this delay was not enough it was further compounded by procrastination in implementing the action recommended.
    • Don't let your voice fall silent this November because of procrastination.
    Synonyms
    dithering, delaying tactics, dilatoriness, stalling, temporizing, hesitation, vacillation
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