moratorium
US /ˌmɔːr.əˈtɔːr.i.əm/
UK /ˌmɔːr.əˈtɔːr.i.əm/
名詞
1.
暫停, 延期
a temporary prohibition of an activity
範例:
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The government declared a moratorium on new construction in the area.
政府宣布在該地區暫停新的建設。
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There is a global moratorium on commercial whaling.
全球範圍內暫停商業捕鯨。
2.
延期償付, 暫停履行
a legal authorization to delay payment of debt or performance of an obligation
範例:
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The bank granted a moratorium on loan repayments for affected customers.
銀行批准受影響客戶暫停償還貸款。
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The company requested a moratorium on its debt obligations.
該公司請求暫停履行債務。
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