商务英语：今日热词——故意拖延

故意拖延（及物动词，非正式）

(transitive verb, INFORMAL) To delay intentionally by retarding progress.

EXAMPLE: The conservative old manager slow-walks adoption of any innovative idea with which he disagrees.

对于任何不喜欢的创新思想，这位守旧的老经理都设法拖延它被接纳。

to get all dolled up

精心打扮（非正式表达）

An informal expression describing a woman who has dressed elegantly and applied make-up in an attractive manner, usually in preparation for a special occasion.

EXAMPLE: My younger sister, who is single, takes nearly an hour getting all dolled up before she goes to a fancy party.

在参加化妆舞会前，我的单身妹妹花了将近一个小时精心打扮。