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halting

UK //ˈhɔːltɪŋ//US //ˈhɔːltɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'halten'(停止),与古高地德语 'haltōn' 同源,最初与行走中断的动作相关。

adjective

❶ 形容动作或说话时断时续、不流畅的状态,常因犹豫、不确定或困难导致。

“She spoke in a halting voice, struggling to find the right words.”

(她说话断断续续,努力寻找合适的词语。)

“The old man walked with halting steps due to his knee pain.”

(老人因膝盖疼痛走路时步履蹒跚。)

同义词:hesitant, stumbling, faltering

verb

❶ 指使某事物停止或中断的动作,常用于正式或突发情境。

“The police officer raised his hand, halting the traffic.”

(警察举起手示意,让车辆停下。)

“The company halted production due to a shortage of materials.”

(由于材料短缺,公司暂停了生产。)

同义词:stop, pause, cease

常见短语

come to a halting stop — 形容某事物逐渐减速后完全停止,强调过程的缓慢或不顺畅。

“The train came to a halting stop at the platform.”

(火车在站台上缓缓停下。)