embargo
UK [ɪm'bɑ:.gəʊ] US [-goʊ] noun countable (plural embargoes)
■an order to temporarily stop something, especially trading or giving information （尤指暂时禁止贸易或提供消息的）禁令，禁运；限制•They have put an embargo on imports of clothing.他们已经禁止进口服装。 •The police asked for a news embargo while they tried to find the kidnapper.员警要求在他们搜捕绑架者期间，停止相关的新闻报道。
UK [ɪm'bɑ:.gəʊ] US [-goʊ] verb transitive
■to officially stop trading with another country 禁止与（另一国家）通商；对…禁运•They are planning to embargo oil imports.他们正在计划禁止石油进口。 |