名詞 postponement:

1. time during which some action is awaited
   同義詞：delay, hold, time lag, wait
2. act of putting off to a future time
   同義詞：deferment, deferral

1. He compounded with his creditors for a postponement of payment.
   他與債權人達成協(xié)議延期付款。
2. After many difficulties and postponements, the ship was ready for launching.
   該船幾經周折拖延后，已準備下水。
3. Rain caused the postponement of several matches.
   好幾場比賽都因雨延遲。