Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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展

zhǎn

延

yán

postponing or extending a date

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生活用语

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释义

动词

将原定的日期推迟、推延或延长。

DEFINITION

Verb

To delay or prolong a scheduled time or event.

由来
  • 由“展期”与“延长”两个词复合形成的词语。
  • “展延”与“延展”经常会被混淆。“延展”有延伸、扩展的意思。
  • “展延”的用法，最早可在1960年《星洲日报》的一则新闻中找到。该新闻是关于当商（修正）法案的展延。

ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “展延” is a combination of the terms “展期” and “延长”, meaning “to postpone” and “to extend”, respectively.
  • “展延” and “延展” are often confused with each other. “延展” has the meaning of “to prolong” or “to expand”.
  • The earliest use of the term can be found in a news article about the postponement of the Pawnbrokers (Amendment) Bill in Sin Chew Jit Poh in 1960.
例句
新加坡与马来西亚修改有关在吉隆坡与新加坡之间修建高速铁路的协议，主要是展延到两年后才拖动。（《新明日报》， 10/9/2018）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Singapore and Malaysia have amended the agreement on the high-speed rail between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, postponing construction till two years later. (Shin Min Daily News, 10/9/2018)
参考资料
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