Wordiyostanch
🇬🇧 UK/stænʃ/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To stop or restrict the flow of a liquid, especially blood.
止住（血等液体的流出），止血
adj.
Firm, strong, and watertight; loyal and dependable.
坚固的，防水的；忠实的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.stanch the bleeding止血
- 2.stanch the flow阻止流失
- 3.[stanch the tide]遏制势头
- 4.[stanch a wound]封堵伤口
Example Sentences
- 1.
The paramedic used a bandage to stanch the bleeding from the wound.
- 2.
Emergency measures were taken to stanch the flow of funds leaving the country.