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cease

UK //siːs//US //siːs//

词源

源自中古英语 'cesen',来自古法语 'cesser',最终源自拉丁语 'cessare'(意为停止、休息)。

verb

❶ 停止或结束某种行为、状态或活动,通常指永久性或正式的终止。

“The factory will cease operations next month.”

(这家工厂将于下个月停止运营。)

“The rain ceased just before sunrise.”

(日出前雨停了。)

同义词:stop, halt, end, terminate, discontinue

noun

❶ 指停止或终止的状态,通常用于正式或法律语境中。

“The agreement called for a complete cease of hostilities.”

(协议要求完全停止敌对行动。)

“After years of conflict, a cease was finally declared.”

(经过多年的冲突,终于宣布停战。)

同义词:cessation, halt, end, termination, stoppage

常见短语

cease and desist — 法律术语,指正式要求某人立即停止某项行为,否则可能面临法律后果。

“The company sent a cease and desist letter to protect its trademark.”

(公司发出停止侵权函以保护其商标。)

without cease — 指持续不断地进行某事,没有停顿或中断。

“The rain fell without cease for three days.”

(雨连续下了三天没有停过。)