put something aside

Related to word: put

片語動詞

Definition (暫緩)

  1. C2

    To temporarily disregard a disagreement or issue to prevent it from affecting what you intend to do.

    撇開(分歧或問題);暫置(分歧或問題)

    • During the meeting, management put aside the disagreements between teams to focus on the current project.

      在會議期間,管理層暫時擱置了團隊之間的分歧,以便專注於當前的項目。

    • She chose to put aside the issue on the table, wanting to complete the conversation first.

      她選擇暫時擱置桌上的問題,希望先完成對話。

    • To ensure the event goes smoothly, the organizers suggested putting the minor disputes aside.

      為了確保活動順利進行,組織者建議將小爭議擱置一旁。

Definition (保留)

  1. B2

    to set aside something, typically time or money, for a particular purpose.

    保留(時間);儲蓄(錢)

    • She puts aside a portion of her salary every month for emergencies.

      她每個月都會把一部分薪水存起來以應對緊急情況。

    • He set aside two hours during the party to catch up with friends.

      他在派對上留出了兩個小時的時間與朋友敘舊。

    • We should put aside some funds in the budget to cover unexpected expenses.

      我們應該在預算中留出一些資金來應對意外開支。