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ceasefire

/sees-fahyuhr/US // ˈsisˈfaɪər //UK // mainly military //

停火,停战,休战,停止行动

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a cessation of hostilities; truce.
    • : Military. an order issued for a cease-fire.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as intruce

Examples

  • In past years they have declared a ceasefire right before Christmas, but have resumed attacks once the holiday season is over.

  • Now the question in Colombia, is, will a bilateral ceasefire be announced in coming days?

  • A ceasefire by leftist rebels in Colombia could close the last one.

  • In the past, Santos has been stubbornly opposed to a bilateral ceasefire, but his position on the issue may be shifting.

  • Do they have a plan for how to translate a ceasefire into something more durable?