| 单词 | stop |
| 释义 | stop —stop /stɒp/ aep /stɑːp/ noun [C] B1 the act of stopping an activity or journey, or a period of time when you stop: » Please remain in your seat until the plane comes to a complete stop.» We'd have been here sooner, but we made several stops along the way.» At the beginning of the project there were a lot of stops and starts.→ SEE ALSO DOORSTOP(Cf. ↑doorstop)Thesaurus+: ↑Pauses and interludesA1 a place where vehicles, especially buses, stop in order to allow passengers to get off and on: » a bus stop» I'm getting off at the next stop.» Is this our stop (= where we must get off)?Thesaurus+: ↑Train and bus stations and taxi ranksF0 UK SHORT FORM OF FULL STOP(Cf. ↑full stop) noun Thesaurus+: ↑PunctuationF0 PHONETICS a consonant that is made by completely stopping the flow of air put a stop to sthC1 to stop an unpleasant, unwanted activity or habit from continuing: » He used to smoke in bed when I first got to know him, but I soon put a stop to that!Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endWord Builder:–Nouns: stop, stoppage–Adjectives: non-stop–Verbs: stop–Adverbs: non-stop• • • Extra Examples:» The car came to a stop in front of an old cottage.» We had a stop halfway through the journey and got some food.» We made a couple of stops on the way so that Milly could go to the toilet.» Is this your stop?» We had an overnight stop in Singapore.verb (-pp-) (FINISH) ↑Verb Endings for stop A1 [I or T] to finish doing something that you were doing: » Once I start eating chocolate, I can't stop.» [+ -ing verb] Stop shouting - you're giving me a headache!» I couldn't stop laughing.» Stop it!/Stop that!Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endB1 [I or T] to not continue to operate: » My watch must have stopped.» The air conditioner has stopped working.Thesaurus+: ↑Not functioningB1 [I or T] to not move any more or to make someone or something not move any more: » Stop the car, I want to get out!» I heard him shout "Stop, or I'll shoot!"Thesaurus+: ↑ImmobilityA1 [I + -ing verb] to finish doing something that you do regularly or as a habit: » Apparently she's stopped drinking.» I stopped seeing him last year.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endA2 [I] to pause in a journey or an activity for a short time: » Does this train stop at Finsbury Park?» Why don't you just stop somewhere and ask for directions?» [+ to infinitive] I stopped to pick up a letter that I'd dropped.Thesaurus+: ↑Cancelling and interruptingWord Builder:–Nouns: stop, stoppage–Adjectives: non-stop–Verbs: stop–Adverbs: non-stop• • • Extra Examples:» Oh, stop moaning!» Stop hassling me!» She stopped speaking for a moment and looked out of the window.» I couldn't stop crying.» I've stopped trying to help her.verb (-pp-) (PREVENT) ↑Verb Endings for stop B1 [T] to prevent someone from doing something: » If she really wants to leave, I don't understand what's stopping her.» [+ -ing verb] They've put barriers up to stop people (from) getting through.» Something must be done to stop the fighting.Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restrictingstop a cheque UK (US stop payment on a check)F0 to tell your bank not to deal with a cheque which you have written, so that the money is not paid from your bank account Thesaurus+: ↑Banks and bank accounts• • • Extra Examples:» I can't stop her from seeing him.» My mum stopped me from going.» Health workers are trying to stop the disease from spreading.» We are doing everything we can to stop the situation from getting worse.» If he really wants to do it I can't stop him.verb [I] (-pp-) (STAY) ↑Verb Endings for stop ► F0 to stay in a place: » Are you coming with me or are you stopping here?» I can't stop - Malcolm's waiting for me outside.» UK Now that you're here, why don't you stop for some tea?» UK I've been out every night this week, so I thought I'd stop in (= stay at home) tonight.» UK We stopped up (= did not go to bed) until two o'clock last night watching the late film.Thesaurus+: ↑Staying and remaining , ↑Waiting• • • Extra Examples:» After stopping for a quick drink, they continued on their way.» She ambled down the street, stopping occasionally to look in the shop windows.» I won't stop - I'm in a bit of a rush.» Shall we stop here for a while?» We're hoping to make up time on the return journey by not stopping at night.verb [T] (-pp-) (BLOCK) ↑Verb Endings for stop ► F0 to block a hole: » We stopped (up) the gap with some rags.Thesaurus+: ↑Closing and blocking |
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