stall /stɔ:l/ I. n. ［c］ 1.货推：set up a little stall 摆小摊子；a butcher’s stall 肉摊，菜摊 2.(pl.) (剧场的)正厅前座区: book three seats in the stalls 预订三张正厅前排座的戏票 ‖II. vt.& vi. 1.(使) (发动机等)熄火：stall the engine 把发动机停下来 The cold weather made the car stall. 低温使汽车熄火了。 2. 拖延，推迟：Stop stalling and answer my question. 不要拖延，回答我的问题。