緩兵之計

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delaying tactics; stalling; measures to stave off an attack; stratagem to win a respite

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. delaying tactics; stalling; measures to stave off an attack; stratagem to win a respite

Written Forms

緩兵之計Traditional · Main Form
缓兵之计Alternate Form

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