
好词典

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)。
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。)
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。)
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。)