holdoff

词形变化

holdoffs 复数 holdoffs

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A fixture or attachment intended to prevent direct contact between two objects.

    The ladder holdoff enabled him to clean the gutters easily without the ladder's weight damaging them.

  2. 2.

    A delay or forbearance.

    There was a three-month holdoff in the decision.

词源

Deverbal from hold off.

来源：wiktionary