英语词汇“desist”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	desist
释义	de·sist \də̇ˈzist, dēˈ-, -ˈsi-\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle French desister, from Latin desistere, from de- + sistere to stand, stop, from stare to stand — more at stand *intransitive verb* : to give over or leave off : refrain from or forbear continuing an action, activity, or endeavor under way — often used with from or in < he had made two attempts to shave but his hand had been so unsteady that he had been obliged to desist — James Joyce > < desisted in his effort to press love upon her — Sherwood Anderson > < the city has been ordered to desist from further levies > — compare cease and desist order *transitive verb* obsolete : to cease from : discontinue Synonyms: see stop
随便看	equalization fund equalization period equalize equalizer equalizer equalizer brake equalizer set equalizing equalizing bar equalizing basin equalled equalling equally equalness equal opportunity equal opportunity employer equals equals equal-sign equals sign equal temperament equanimity equanimous equanimously equant

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