to halt
01
停止, 制止
to make someone or something stop
Transitive: to halt sb/sth
例子
An unexpected obstacle on the railroad tracks forced the train conductor to halt the locomotive.
铁轨上的一个意外障碍迫使火车司机停止机车。
The security guard quickly halted the suspicious individual at the entrance and asked for identification.
保安迅速在入口处拦住了可疑人员并要求出示身份证件。
02
停止, 停下
to a stop moving, usually suddenly or abruptly
Intransitive
例子
The train began to halt as it approached the crowded station.
火车在接近拥挤的车站时开始停下。
The marathon runner felt a sharp pain in her leg, forcing her to halt momentarily.
马拉松跑者感到腿部一阵剧痛，迫使她暂时停下。
03
停止, 结束
to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end
Transitive: to halt a process or activity
例子
The company decided to halt the production of the outdated model.
公司决定停止生产过时的型号。
Due to financial constraints, the organization had to halt several ongoing projects until funding could be secured.
由于财务限制，该组织不得不停止几个正在进行的项目，直到资金到位。
Halt
例子
The train came to a sudden halt at the station, allowing passengers to board.
火车在车站突然停下，让乘客上车。
There was a halt in production due to a machinery malfunction.
由于机械故障，生产出现了停顿。
02
the occurrence of something coming to a complete stop or conclusion
例子
The ceasefire marked the halt of hostilities in the region.
The sudden halt of the concert disappointed the audience.
03
the condition of being inactive, stationary, or at rest, typically following an interruption
例子
The river was in a halt during the drought, with little visible flow.
The city experienced a halt of daily life during the blackout.
halt
01
having impaired or disabled feet or legs
例子
The horse was old and halt, barely able to stand.
Soldiers carried the halt man to safety.
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