pause
英 [pɔːz] 美 [pɔz]
n. 暂停;踌躇;延长记号
v. 暂停,停顿;踌躇
例句:
He paused with a hand on the doorknob.
他一只手握住门把手,停了下来。
He had to pause to clear his throat.
他不得不停下来清清嗓子。
He paused and then went on in a low voice.
他犹豫了一下,然后低声继续说了下去。
He does not pause for breath until he reaches the top floor.
他直到到了顶楼才停下来喘了口气。