stay of execution
idiom缓期执行
The judge granted a stay of execution.
法官批准了缓期执行。
逗留；停留
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逗留；停留
a period of time spent in a place
Our stay at the seaside hotel was relaxing and peaceful.
我们在海滨酒店的逗留轻松又宁静。
逗留；暂住
Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time.
支撑物；支柱
A prop; a support.
支索；稳索
A strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead down to some other, or other part of the vessel.
继续或停留在某个地方或状态
continuing or remaining in a place or state
I met many friendly people during my stay in Kyoto.
我在京都逗留期间遇到了很多友好的人。
AI contextual example
They planned a long stay on the farm so the children could enjoy nature.
他们计划在农场长时间逗留，以便孩子们能享受大自然。
AI contextual example
they had a nice stay in Paris
他们在巴黎过得很愉快。
WordNet
a lengthy hospital stay
长期住院。
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缓期执行
The judge granted a stay of execution.
法官批准了缓期执行。
诉讼中止
The court ordered a stay of proceedings pending further evidence.
法院下令中止诉讼，等待进一步证据。
暂缓驱逐出境
The immigration board issued a stay of deportation.
移民局发布了暂缓驱逐出境的命令。
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将'stay'联想为'st'+'ay'，'st'像‘stop’开头，'ay'读作‘哎’，哎，停一下！记住名词意为‘停止状态或中止令’。
register: neutral; contexts: travel, accommodation, daily life; note_zh: 该词义较为中性，适用于日常交流，常用于描述在某个地方或状态的持续停留。
All listed words rhyme with 'stay' (IPA /steɪ/) because they share the same stressed vowel sound /eɪ/. However, be cautious: some words ending in 'ay' have different pronunciations, e.g., 'says' (/sɛz/) does not rhyme.
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