| 释义 |
ces·sa·tion
\seˈsāshən, səˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessatus, past participle of cessare to delay, be idle + -ion-, -io -ion — more at cease
1. : a temporary or final ceasing or discontinuance (as of action) : stop
< the cessation of hostilities >
< the cessation of relief activities >
< the cessation of pain >
2. obsolete : inactivity, idleness |