Definitions
v. to stop happening or doing something
停止；终止
Example
The bells finally ceased ringing just before midnight.
临近午夜时，钟声终于停了。
Factories should cease discharging untreated wastewater into rivers to protect aquatic ecosystems and safeguard public health.
工厂应停止向河流排放未经处理的废水，以保护水生生态系统和公众健康。
Collocations
- cease operations
- cease to exist
- cease production
- cease trading
Word family
- cessation (n.)
- ceaseless (adj.)
- ceaselessly (adv.)
Synonyms
- stop
- discontinue
Antonyms
- continue
- begin
Usage tip
较正式；后可接动名词或to do，均表示停止。
FAQ
- What does cease mean?
- to stop happening or doing something
- How is cease pronounced?
- UK /siːs/, US /siːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
