moratorium
US /ˌmɔːr.əˈtɔːr.i.əm/
UK /ˌmɔːr.əˈtɔːr.i.əm/
名词
1.
暂停, 延期
a temporary prohibition of an activity
示例:
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The government declared a moratorium on new construction in the area.
政府宣布在该地区暂停新的建设。
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There is a global moratorium on commercial whaling.
全球范围内暂停商业捕鲸。
2.
延期偿付, 暂停履行
a legal authorization to delay payment of debt or performance of an obligation
示例:
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The bank granted a moratorium on loan repayments for affected customers.
银行批准受影响客户暂停偿还贷款。
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The company requested a moratorium on its debt obligations.
该公司请求暂停履行债务。
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