pause
UK/pɒ:z/US
NGSL 1kB1
Definitions
v.
To stop temporarily before continuing.
暂停；中断；停顿
n.
A temporary stop or break in activity.
暂停；停顿；间歇
Root Breakdown
Loanwordpauseother
=pause
Common Collocations
- 1.brief pause短暂停顿
- 2.dramatic pause戏剧性停顿
- 3.give pause让人思考
Example Sentences
- 1.
She took a pause before answering the difficult question.
- 2.
The speaker paused for effect, letting the audience absorb the important message.
- 3.
There was a brief pause in the conversation while everyone considered the proposal.