Definition
To avoid or postpone dealing with an issue or problem, often with the implication that it will need to be addressed later.
拖延問題
The government seems to prefer to kick the can down the road on this thorny issue, hoping it will go away, but it's only delaying the inevitable.
政府似乎傾向於將這個棘手問題拖延下去,希望它能自行消失,但這只是在推遲不可避免的事情。
The company has been kicking the can down the road regarding employee complaints, which may lead to more severe consequences in the end.
公司在員工投訴方面一直拖延處理,這可能最終導致更嚴重的後果。
We can no longer kick the can down the road on this project's decision; we need to act immediately to avoid losing a great opportunity.
我們不能再拖延這個項目的決定了;我們需要立即採取行動,以免錯失良機。