deferment
noun [ C or U ] uk/dɪˈfɜː.mənt/ us/dɪˈfɝː.mənt/ (also deferral, uk/dɪˈfɜː.rəl/ /dɪˈfɝː.əl/)
延期，使延缓，推迟
the act of delaying something until a later time, or an occasion when something is delayed until a later time
He did not seek deferment from military service. 他没有要求延期服兵役。
I was granted a deferment on my education loans. 我获得批准，延期偿还教育贷款。
See: defer
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- He confirmed the deferment of part of his salary.
- Most universities will allow a one-year deferment to incoming students.
- A shortage of vaccine forced deferment of booster shots.