stoppage

stoppage
noun
  1. 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)
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