cessation

/seˈseɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /seˈseɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /se-ˈsā-shən/ (ame, mw)

cessation — noun

  • cessationsingular
  • cessationsplural

1. the situation in which an activity, process, or condition comes to an end for a

1.名詞C1
釋義

the situation in which an activity, process, or condition comes to an end for a period of time or permanently

例句

Both sides agreed to a temporary cessation of fighting so that wounded soldiers could be rescued.

collocation: temporary cessation of fighting / cessation of hostilities

Dr. Hana Kim advised her patient to make a complete cessation of smoking.

collocation: complete cessation of smoking

同義詞
  • stop

    more common, less formal; suitable for everyday speech and writing

  • halt

    often describes a sudden or forceful stop, similar register to cessation

  • termination

    emphasises finality; often used in official or contractual contexts

  • pause

    suggests a brief, temporary stop with the expectation of continuation

反義詞

文法句型

cessation of + noun phrase

用法筆記

This is a formal noun, most common in legal, medical, and academic writing. It follows the pattern 'cessation of + [abstract noun]' (e.g., cessation of payments, cessation of operations). For everyday situations, 'stop' or 'end' are more natural choices.

常見錯誤

❌The rain cessation at noon.
✅The rain ceased at noon.' or 'There was a cessation of rain at noon.
💡'Cessation' is a noun; use 'cease' as the verb.
❌We need a cessation of this boring meeting.
✅We need to stop this boring meeting.
💡'Cessation' is too formal for casual conversation; use 'stop' or 'end' instead.