Cessation



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.中止, ( 短暂的) 停止
• ［英］ n.中止, ( 短暂的) 停止 ( a ceasing, or stopping)
• ［类］ 反义词: perseverance ( 坚定不移) ; commencement ( 开始)
• ［记］ cess ( 停止) +ation -> 不走的状态 -> 中止
• ［同］ 近形词: cession ( 割让) ; concession ( 让步)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessare to delay, be idle — more at cease
• Date: 15th century
• a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) ; stop

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