bring to a halt

bring to a halt的音标为：[brɪn ˈtuː ə ˈhʌlt]，基本翻译为“停止，终止”，速记技巧为：停住，止步。

英文单词“bring to a halt”的意思是“使停止，使终止”。这个词源可以追溯到古英语单词“hafoc”，意为“停止，终止”。

变化形式：

1. 过去式：halted。

2. 过去分词：halted。

3. 现在分词：halting。

相关单词：

1. halt（停，停止）：这个词与“halt”同源，表示停止或暂停的动作。

2. haltness（步行困难）：这个词表示由于某种原因导致的行走困难，与“halt”有关。

3. haltedly（犹豫地，不流畅地）：这个词表示缓慢、犹豫或不流畅地行动或说话，也与“halt”有关。

4. haltness（障碍）：这个词表示某种障碍或困难，与“halt”和“stop”有关。

5. haltness（停止）：这个词表示停止或终止的状态，与“halt”和“stop”有关。

例句：The traffic was brought to a halt by the snowstorm.（由于暴风雪，交通被迫停止。）

常用短语：

1. bring to a standstill

2. bring to a halt

3. bring to a grinding halt

4. bring to a sudden stop

5. bring to a halt in one"s tracks

6. bring to a halt in mid-flight

7. bring to a dead halt

例句：

1. The traffic was brought to a halt by the accident.

2. The discussion was brought to a grinding halt by the interruption.

3. The sudden news brought her plans to a sudden stop.

4. She was brought to a halt in mid-sentence by the ringing phone.

5. The storm brought the construction site to a dead halt.

6. The teacher"s stern look brought the class to a standstill.

7. The argument was brought to a halt by the intervention of the mediator.

英文小作文：

When we are faced with challenges in our lives, it is important to bring things to a halt and take a step back to assess the situation. By doing so, we can gain a clear perspective and make better decisions for ourselves and our loved ones.

In this fast-paced world, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and lose sight of what truly matters. However, by taking time to pause and reflect, we can gain perspective and find peace within ourselves.

By bringing our lives to a halt, we can also appreciate the beauty around us and connect with those we love. This will help us to create stronger bonds of love and support, which is essential for building a happy and fulfilling life.

Therefore, whenever we feel overwhelmed or confused, it is essential to bring things to a halt and take some time for self-reflection. This will help us to gain clarity and make better decisions for our future.