dilatory defence

例句：

1. 1. The company'sdelay in responding to the issue has causedsignificant damage to its reputation.
   该公司对问题的延迟回应已经对其声誉造成了重大损害。
2. 2. Thegovernment's prolonged defence of its policieshas been met with criticism from many quarters.
   政府的长期辩护其政策已经遭到了许多方面的批评。
3. 3. The company's prolongation of the project has resulted in increasedcosts and delays.
   公司延长项目导致了成本增加和延期。