| [/ˏmɔrəˈtɔːrɪəm; US ˏmɔːr-; ˏmɔrəˋtɔrɪəm/] n (pl ~s) 用法:
1 ~ (on sth) temporary stopping of an activity, esp by official agreement 暂停, 中止（尤指经官方同意者）:
declare a moratorium on arms sales 宣布暂停出售武器. 用法:
2 legal authorization to delay payment of a debt 延期偿付权. |