give pause

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

gave pause given pause gives pause 三单 gives pause giving pause giving pause 现在分词 gave pause 过去式 given pause 过去式 given pause 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To give somebody cause for concern.

    习语

    Here is a fact that will give you pause. Many states do not publish the voting records of their legislators.