desist

🇺🇸 /dɪˈzɪst/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈzɪst/
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verb
R

stop doing something, especially when told to

The authorities urged the protesters to desist from violence and destruction.

当局敦促抗议者停止暴力和破坏行为。

translation

v. 停止

词形变化

3rd Present desists
Past desisted
Perfect desisted
Progressive desisting