stop
/stɒp/ · /stɑːp/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #72 in the learning path
停止；阻止
Definitions
v. To end an activity or prevent something from happening.
停止；阻止
n. A place where buses or other vehicles regularly collect passengers.
车站；停靠点
n. An interruption of movement or a brief stay somewhere.
停止；停留
Example
We stopped walking when the rain became heavier.
雨越下越大，我们便停下了脚步。
Cities should improve public transport to stop traffic congestion from becoming worse as populations grow.
随着人口增长，城市应改善公共交通，防止交通拥堵进一步恶化。
Collocations
- stop doing something
- stop someone from doing something
- bus stop
- come to a stop
Word family
- stoppage (n.)
- unstoppable (adj.)
Synonyms
- halt
- cease
Antonyms
- continue
Usage tip
stop doing是停止做；stop to do是停下去做。
FAQ
- What does stop mean?
- To end an activity or prevent something from happening. A place where buses or other vehicles regularly collect passengers. An interruption of movement or a brief stay somewhere.
- How is stop pronounced?
- UK /stɒp/, US /stɑːp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
