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stoppage

/stop-ij/US // ˈstɒp ɪdʒ //UK // (ˈstɒpɪdʒ) //

停工,停机,停顿,停产

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
    • : the state of being stopped: During the stoppage of bus service he drove to work.

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Examples

  • The system can also recognize this and will inform the driver of the impending stoppage.

  • Security upgrades, work stoppages and company statements had little effect at the Windsor facility.

  • In 2019, there were more work stoppages involving 1,000 or more employees than in any other year since 2001.

  • That wasn’t workers’ only concern, though—a massive international work stoppage followed in November 2018, centering on sexual harassment and discrimination at the company.

  • With desperation gripping the hosts, the Spirit kept its composure, slowed the pace and drained six minutes of stoppage time.

  • The stoppage was observed by 140 union members, according to the Daily Telegraph including gardeners, waiters, cooks and valets.

  • Augustus Theodore Brammel heard of the stoppage whilst he was at breakfast, sipping chocolate; and greatly he rejoiced thereat.

  • In some of the mines a few hours' stoppage was a serious matter, as it would cost the proprietor as much as 70l.

  • In his speech during the discussion on the address, Mr. Sharman Crawford had threatened to move the stoppage of supplies.

  • Here there was a stoppage; there a break; and the length of road which we occupied far exceeded marching order.

  • There was no hesitation, no stoppage in their service; under the dominance of mind these passive forces became active auxiliaries.