standstill
/ˈstændstɪl/
CEFR level C1Topic CityWord #6048 in the learning path
停顿；停滞
Definitions
n. A state in which all movement or activity has stopped.
停顿；停滞
Example
Traffic came to a standstill outside the station.
车站外的交通完全停滞了。
Severe flooding brought construction to a standstill, delaying urgently needed housing projects across the region.
严重洪灾使施工完全停顿，延误了该地区急需的住房项目。
Collocations
- come to a standstill
- bring something to a standstill
- at a standstill
Synonyms
- halt
- stop
Usage tip
常用come to a standstill，注意冠词a。
FAQ
- What does standstill mean?
- A state in which all movement or activity has stopped.
- How is standstill pronounced?
- UK /ˈstændstɪl/, US /ˈstændstɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
