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延期
yánqī
Description
“延期”的意思是把原来定好的时间改到以后。
"延期" means to change the originally scheduled time to a later one.
比如因为下雨，比赛可能会延期。
For example, the match may be postponed due to rain.
Meanings
延期yánqī
to postpone; to delay to a later date
因为下雨，比赛延期了。
The match was postponed because of the rain.
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Notes
- Etymology
延 (extend) + 期 (period/date), literally 'to extend the date'.
- Nuance
延期 usually refers to formally rescheduled events; 推迟 is more general everyday delaying.
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