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单词 put a (or the) stopper on
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put a (or the) stopper on

informal Prevent from happening or continuing: this responsibility put a stopper on me finding someone for myself...
  • This will put a stopper on rumours about him being ‘inspired’ by the film.
  • He notes that the volatility of oil prices as feedstock has had a negative impact on petrochemical companies, affecting their cash flow and putting a stopper on major projects.
  • Then putting a stopper on my joy came the realization of how stupid I had been, allowing my emotions to cloud my judgement.
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