Definitions
n. A small stand or space where goods are sold.
货摊；摊位
v. To stop progress or deliberately delay action.
使停滞；拖延
v. For an engine to stop unexpectedly, or cause this.
使熄火；熄火
Example
We bought fresh peaches from a small roadside stall.
我们在路边的一个小摊买了新鲜桃子。
Negotiations may stall if governments cannot agree on how to share the costs of reducing emissions.
如果各国政府无法就如何分担减排成本达成一致，谈判可能会陷入停滞。
Collocations
- market stall
- stall for time
- stall an engine
Word family
- stallholder (n.)
Usage tip
作动词可指发动机熄火，也可指谈判等陷入停滞。
FAQ
- What does stall mean?
- A small stand or space where goods are sold. To stop progress or deliberately delay action. For an engine to stop unexpectedly, or cause this.
- How is stall pronounced?
- UK /stɔːl/, US /stɔːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
