Definitions
v. to stop moving or happening, or make something stop
停止；使停止
n. a stop in movement, activity, or progress
停止；中止
Example
The bus halted suddenly when a sheep crossed.
一只羊横穿道路时，公交车突然停了下来。
Urgent international cooperation is needed to halt the destruction of habitats and protect species at risk of extinction.
迫切需要开展国际合作，以阻止栖息地遭到破坏，并保护面临灭绝风险的物种。
Collocations
- come to a halt
- bring to a halt
- halt production
- halt the decline
Synonyms
- stop
- cease
Antonyms
- continue
Usage tip
比stop正式；come to a halt表示停下来。
FAQ
- What does halt mean?
- to stop moving or happening, or make something stop a stop in movement, activity, or progress
- How is halt pronounced?
- UK /hɔːlt/, US /hɔːlt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
