cease
[si:s] slightly formal
verb intransitive or transitive
ADVANCED
■to stop something 停止，中止•Whether the protests will cease remains to be seen.抗议活动是否会停止还说不准。 •The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.公司决定从明年开始停止一切在英国的业务活动。 •[+ to infinitive] Workplace nurseries will cease to be liable for tax.将停止对工作场所的托儿所征税。
[si:s] slightly formal
noun
without cease
■without stopping 不停止，连续
⇒ See also cessation |