stop short

短语

突然停止

词形变化

stopped short stopping short stops short 三单 stops short stopping short 现在分词 stopped short 过去式 stopped short 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To come to a sudden and unexpected stop, particularly while speaking or driving a vehicle.

  2. 2.

    To voluntarily cease an attempt to reach a certain point.

  3. 3.

    To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.