Dictionary entry
work stoppage
noun
停工；罢工
a temporary halt in work, especially by workers as a protest
停工抗议；(工人的)停工
In use
The factory workers announced a work stoppage to protest the new safety rules.
A sudden work stoppage at the port delayed the delivery of many goods.
The union called a work stoppage for two hours to demand better pay.
call for a work stoppage
常用搭配，表示号召或要求罢工。
The union called for a work stoppage to protest unsafe conditions.
工会呼吁停工抗议不安全的工作条件。
stage a work stoppage
强调发起或组织停工行动。
Workers staged a work stoppage demanding higher wages.
工人举行了停工，要求提高工资。
lead to a work stoppage
表示导致或引发停工的结果。
The disagreement led to a work stoppage lasting several days.
分歧导致停工持续了数天。
Common mistakes
There was work stoppage at the plant.There was a work stoppage at the plant.
work stoppage 是可数名词短语，前面需要加冠词 a 表示一次停工事件。
The employees work stoppage for higher pay.The employees staged a work stoppage for higher pay.
work stoppage 是名词短语，不能用作动词。应使用动词 stage 或 go on strike 等。
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