shilly-shally

[US]/ˈʃɪliˌʃæli/
[UK]/ˈʃɪliˌʃæli/

Translation

v.犹豫不决;虚度时光

Phrases & Collocations

shilly-shallying around

犹豫不决

stop shilly-shallying

别犹豫不决

avoid shilly-shally

避免犹豫

shilly-shallying about

瞻前顾后

don't shilly-shally

别拖延

shilly-shally no more

不再犹豫

after shilly-shallying

犹豫之后

stop shilly-shally

停止犹豫

shilly-shallying now

现在犹豫

without shilly-shally

毫不犹豫

Example Sentences

don't shilly-shally about making a decision; just choose one.

不要犹豫不决,尽快做出决定。

the politician shilly-shallyed on the issue, avoiding a clear stance.

这位政客在问题上犹豫不决,避免表明明确立场。

we can't shilly-shally around; we need to act quickly.

我们不能拖拖拉拉,需要迅速行动。

stop shilly-shallying and tell me what you want!

别再犹豫不决了,告诉我你想要什么!

the team shilly-shallyed with their strategy, losing valuable time.

团队在策略上犹豫不决,浪费了宝贵的时间。

he shilly-shallyed before accepting the job offer.

他在接受这份工作之前犹豫不决。

don't shilly-shally with the details; get straight to the point.

不要在细节上拖延,直接进入主题。

she shilly-shallyed about asking for a raise.

她犹豫不决是否要要求加薪。

the negotiations were stalled because they kept shilly-shallying.

由于他们不断犹豫不决,谈判陷入僵局。

we need to avoid shilly-shallying and move forward with the project.

我们需要避免犹豫不决,并推进项目进展。

stop shilly-shallying; make up your mind!

别再犹豫不决了,下定决心!

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