It appears, however, that such action may be delayed.

然而，行动似乎会被拖迟。

But no changes are expected soon, since the U.S. government has delayed action on immigration reform until after November's midterm elections.

但变革没有如预期般很快出台, 因为美国政府因为11月的中期选举而推迟了移民改革。

For days, U.S. officials have talked about expanding the airstrikes to Syria. It appears, however, that such action may be delayed.

几天来，美国官员一直在谈论扩大对叙利亚的空袭。 然而，这种行动似乎可能会被推迟。

He asked Congress for immediate permission to do that. But the question of slavery delayed quick congressional action. Should the new territories be opened or closed to slavery.

他请求国会立即进行批准，但是奴隶制问题使国会无法快速行动。新领地是否应该允许或禁止蓄奴制。