stalling
v. 使……熄火;失速;航行失控;停止发展;暂缓(stall的现在分词)
n. (Stalling)(美、德、荷、加)斯托林(人名)
例句
They are still stalling on the deal.
他们仍在拖时间,而不急于达成协议。
《牛津词典》
'What do you mean?' she asked, stalling for time.
“你这是什么意思?”她问,故意拖延着时间。
Thomas had spent all week stalling over his decision.
托马斯花了整周的时间迟迟不做决定。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》