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Chinese dictionary
v.suspend; break off; (of work or activity) discontinue; cease
刚做了一半就中止了。
The work was suspended halfway.
中止犯罪
discontinue a crime
中止外交关系
suspend diplomatic relations
中止谈判
break off negotiations
中止营业
wind up its operation
斗争从未中止过。
Fighting has never ceased.
中止援助
suspend aid
两国之间的对话现已中止。
Talks between the two countries have now been suspended.
工会表示,如果双方恢复谈判,该行动可能会在周五中止。
Unions said the action could be suspended on Friday if talks between the two sides resumed.
Word usage
- Note"中止" is different from "终止". "中止" refers to the cessation of the event for some reason; "终止" refers to the cessation of the event or after it is over.