pause

US /pɑːz/
UK /pɑːz/
"pause" picture
1.

暂停, 停顿

a temporary stop in action or speech

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There was a brief pause in the conversation.
谈话中有一个短暂的停顿。
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He pressed the pause button on the remote.
他按下了遥控器上的暂停按钮。
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breakhaltinterruptionrespitecessation
1.

暂停, 停顿

to stop for a short time before going on

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She paused to catch her breath.
她停下来喘口气。
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The speaker paused for effect before continuing.
演讲者在继续之前停顿了一下以制造效果。
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stophaltbreakhesitateinterrupt