stoppage
US /ˈstɑː.pɪdʒ/
UK /ˈstɑː.pɪdʒ/
1.
停止, 中断
an act of stopping or being stopped
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The sudden stoppage of the engine caused panic.
发动机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.
由于停电，工作暂时停止。
2.
扣款, 扣除
a deduction from wages
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The union negotiated for fewer stoppages from their members' paychecks.
工会谈判要求减少会员工资中的扣款。
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Tax stoppages are a common part of employment.
税款扣除是就业的常见部分。