Moratorium
01
暂停, 延缓
an officially declared pause of a specific action or policy, often imposed by authorities to allow for review, safety, or negotiation
例子
The government imposed a moratorium on offshore drilling after the oil spill.
政府在石油泄漏后对海上钻井实施了暂停。
Activists called for a moratorium on deforestation in the region.
活动人士呼吁在该地区暂停砍伐森林的禁令。
02
暂停偿付, 延期
a legally allowed delay in fulfilling financial obligations, especially debt repayment, often granted during emergencies or economic hardship
Specialized例子
The court granted a moratorium on loan repayments during the bankruptcy proceedings.
法院在破产程序期间批准了贷款偿还的延期偿付。
After the hurricane, residents received a six-month moratorium on mortgage payments.
飓风过后，居民获得了六个月的抵押贷款支付宽限期。
