| 释义 |
clo·ture
I. \ˈklōchə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French clôture, alteration (influenced by such words as fermeture closing, ouverture opening) of Old French closure — more at closure
: the closing or limitation of debate in a legislative body by calling for a vote or by other authorized methods — compare guillotine, kangaroo closure
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to end debate of by cloture |