Word
cease-fire
/ˈsiːsˌfaɪɚ/
noun
停火；停战
核心释义
an agreed pause in fighting between opposing sides so they can discuss peace terms
- 1.
停火(敌对双方为商讨和平条款而达成的和平状态)
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
停火(敌对双方为商讨和平条款而达成的和平状态)；停火
用法In use
The two sides agreed to a cease-fire after weeks of fighting.
用法提示：cease-fire 作名词，表示双方同意的停火状态。
The cease-fire was broken when a soldier fired a warning shot.
用法提示：cease-fire 作名词，是句子主语，被违反。
The United Nations called for an extension of the cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid.
用法提示：cease-fire 作名词，被用作介词 of 的宾语，指停火期限。
call for a cease-fire
The UN called for an immediate cease-fire.
联合国呼吁立即停火。
agree to a cease-fire
通常与to连用。
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