delay action

基本解释

Action items not completed within the set time frame will be re-entered in the action column together with a reason for delay.
如果指定的负责人员在指定的时间内没有完成计划，“行动计划”栏中要注明延误原因。
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They are also discussing attaching more middle-class assistance to the legislation, even though President Bush has asked lawmakers to avoid adding controversial items that could delay action.
民主党人也在讨论将给予中产阶级更多补助的条款加入提案。但布什总统希望议员们不要添加有争议的条款，因为那样的话，会拖延采取行动的时间。
According to the Action Council against Tobacco - India, the government is set to delay the notified "mouth cancer".
据反烟行动委员会表示，在印度，政府延迟发布“口癌症”警语图片。

I.C.C.countries also agreed to delay any action by the court on aggression until they re-examine the issue in seven years.

In our judgment the Nation can ill-afford further delay of action on the BoltonGiven the momentous nature of that agenda - and the danger that some of its items may pose for American interests and sovereignty - we urge you to ensure that you are represented in New York at the earliest possible time by a man who enjoys your confidence and trust, and ours. nomination.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Orgs oppose 'globotaxes,' give Bolton recess appt
In our judgment the Nation can ill-afford further delay of action on the Bolton nomination.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Orgs oppose 'globotaxes,' give Bolton recess appt
And we are obviously disappointed about that kind of decision, but it would have been far better, in our view, if Congress had taken action to delay the sequester in the very same way they took action two months ago -- two and a half months ago, to delay the sequester to avoid just this kind of outcome.
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