留待 (liú dài) — to leave (something) for later; to postpone until a later time
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'leave (a decision or matter) for later'. Unlike 以后再说 (casual 'we'll see later'), it implies deliberately deferring something to be settled at a specific future point.
verb
to leave (something) for laterto postpone until a later time
Examples
- 留待。Zhè ge wèn tí wǒ men liú dài xià cì huì yì zài tǎo lùn.We'll leave this issue for discussion at the next meeting.
- 留待。Jù tǐ fāng àn liú dài rì hòu què dìng.The specific plan will be left for later determination.
- 留待。Qí tā xì jié liú dài yǐ hòu zài tán.Other details will be left for later discussion.
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