[] to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date 延迟；延期◆We'll have to postpone the meeting until next week. 我们不得不将会议推迟到下周举行。◆They have agreed to postpone repayment of the loan to a future date. 他们同意推迟还贷日期。◆We have decided to postpone building a new store. 我们已决定延迟兴建新商店。OPPadvance ▸postˈponement