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单词 cease-fire
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cease-fire in American English

(ˈsisˈfaɪr)
noun
a temporary cessation of warfare by mutual agreement of the participants; truce

cease-fire in American English

(ˈsisˈfaiᵊr)
noun
1. 
a cessation of hostilities; truce
2. Military
an order issued for a cease-fire
Word origin
[1840–50; n. use of v. phrase cease fire]This word is first recorded in the period 1840–50. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: colloid, dope, flan, organizer, set piece

Examples of 'cease-fire' in a sentence
cease-fire

Should we not consider a five-or ten-year cease-fire in our activities?
Patrick Robinson BARRACUDA 945 (2003)
Fatigue led to the cease-fire.
Outlook India (2005)
So who is violating the cease-fire?
Outlook India (2005)
Is this a violation of the cease-fire?
Outlook India (2005)
But this cease-fire was fragile from the start.
Outlook India (2005)
It's a truce in search of a cease-fire.
Houston Chronicle (2001)
The cease-fire was not imposed by a third party.
Outlook India (2005)
That is a poor basis for a cease-fire.
Outlook India (2005)
The cease-fire statement left several key questions unanswered.
Chicago Sun-Times (2010)
He called for an immediate cease-fire to allow for a full investigation.
Chicago Sun-Times (2014)
Each side blamed the other for violating a shaky cease-fire.
Houston Chronicle (2008)
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