a plot to gain time in order to complete defense; measures to stave off an attack; stalling tactics; stratagem to gain a respite; the plan of delaying the advance of the enemy; delay under a pretext; trick to gain time
长久之计 go on for long; (be) a long-term policy; a permanent arrangement; permanent solution; a long plan for the future 不是长久之计 not a permanent solution; just a makeshift arrangement; 这不是长久之计。 it isn't a long-term policy. 没有人能提出解决这个问题的长久之计。 no one can offer a permanent solution to the problem
He had recourse to the usual means of gaining time for such cases made and provided . 他采用了平日专为应付这种局面的缓兵之计。
It ' s a delaying tactic , i know , but rambert will expect a counteroffer and he will refuse . his next demand will be firm , even threatening . that ' s when i act 这只是缓兵之计,我知道,但是兰贝尔特会料到会有反要求函并拒绝。他的下个要求将会变得强硬。甚至是威胁。那就是我要的效果。
其他语种释义
缓兵之计的法语:stratagème pour retarder l'avance de l'ennemi;tactique dilatoire;stratagème pour gagner du temp tactique dilatoire;stratagème pour retarder l'avance de l'ennem