stoppage
US /ˈstɑː.pɪdʒ/
UK /ˈstɑː.pɪdʒ/
1.
停止, 中斷
an act of stopping or being stopped
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The sudden stoppage of the engine caused panic.
發動機的突然停止引起了恐慌。
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There was a temporary stoppage of work due to the power outage.
由於停電，工作暫時停止。
2.
扣款, 扣除
a deduction from wages
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The union negotiated for fewer stoppages from their members' paychecks.
工會談判要求減少會員工資中的扣款。
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Tax stoppages are a common part of employment.
稅款扣除是就業的常見部分。