Word
cease-fire
停火；停战
an agreed pause in fighting between opposing sides so they can discuss peace terms
- 1.
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(敌对双方为商讨和平条款而达成的和平状态)；停火
In use
The two sides agreed to a cease-fire after weeks of fighting.
The cease-fire was broken when a soldier fired a warning shot.
The United Nations called for an extension of the cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid.
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。
Both sides agreed to a 72-hour cease-fire.
双方同意停火72小时。
a cease-fire between [two parties]
用between连接冲突双方。
A cease-fire between the government and rebels was signed.
政府与叛军之间签署了停火协议。
violate a cease-fire
Both sides accused each other of violating the cease-fire.
双方互相指责对方违反停火。
Common mistakes
They decided to cease-fire immediately.They decided to call a cease-fire immediately.
“cease-fire”是名词，不能直接用作动词；应使用“call a cease-fire”或“cease fire”（动词短语）。
The two sides declared cease-fire after negotiations.The two sides declared a cease-fire after negotiations.
可数名词“cease-fire”前面通常需要不定冠词“a”。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
常与不定冠词连用
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.