come to a grinding halt

US /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
UK /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
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嘎然而止, 徹底停止

to stop suddenly and completely, often with difficulty or a harsh sound

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The old train came to a grinding halt just outside the station.
那列舊火車在車站外嘎然而止
Negotiations between the two companies came to a grinding halt after a disagreement.
兩家公司之間的談判因分歧而徹底停止