to do something in order to be allowed more time做某事以获得更多的时间。►例句:He tried to buy time by saying he wasn't feeling well.他说他不舒服,试图拖延时间。►对话:A: The police have been trying to negotiate with the suspects on the phone as long as they can.警察一直在电话里尽可能长时间跟嫌疑人谈判。B: It’s a good way to buy some time before targeting their location.这是争取时间以锁定嫌犯位置的好方法。 ►额外收获:1.negotiate with:跟某人谈判2.target one’s location:锁定某人的位置►今日作业:1.请记牢今天的短语。2.请背诵上面的例句。3.请找一个小伙伴(或者跟自己)演练上面这则口语对话。4.请任用上面“额外收获”中的一个短语或单词进行造句,可以分享在下面"打卡日记"中。►上期复习:[口语] “挥金如土”,英语怎么说?