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surcease

/sur-sees/US // sɜrˈsis //UK // (sɜːˈsiːs) archaic //

停止,缓解,缓解压力,消灭

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    sur·ceased, sur·ceas·ing.

    • : to cease from some action; desist.
    • : to come to an end.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    sur·ceased, sur·ceas·ing.

    • : Archaic. to cease from; leave off.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : cessation; end.

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Examples

  • “We plan to be on the air right straight through the primary, without surcease,” Lugar says.

  • Imprisoning slopes seemed to be shutting them in without surcease, and Helen looked in vain for any aid.

  • We must speak frankly in order that afflicted consciences may find surcease.

  • Here I surcease from the pleasant labours which have amused the few lonely hours that my various duties left me.

  • But it was the mere reactionary surcease of prolonged pain, and the fit came on again in uglier guise before he left.

  • The Duke sent to him a tunne of wine, and granted a surcease of hostilitie for one day, to furnish him with water.