'What do you mean?' she asked, stalling for time.

“你这是什么意思？”她问，故意拖延着时间。

《牛津词典》

They are stalling for time.

他们在拖延时间。

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I think they are stalling for time.

我想他们正在拖时间。

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I think they are stalling for time.

我想他们正在拖时间。

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