an instance of movement, activity, or supply stopping or being stopped 停止;中止;停止供应,切断 a power stoppage. 电力中断。 ■a blockage in a narrow passage, such as the barrel of a gun 阻塞;堵塞 ■a cessation of work by employees in protest at the terms set by their employers 停工,罢工 ■(stoppages)(Brit.)deductions from one's wages by an employer for the payment of tax, National Insurance, and other costs (英)(为缴税、支付社会保险和别的费用而从工人工资中的)扣除 £3.40 an hour before stoppages. 扣除各种款项以前每小时3.40英镑。 ■(Boxing)a knockout (拳击)击倒(取胜)