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stall
/ˈstɔːl/
American
- n. 货摊, 借口
- v. 熄火, 拖延, 支吾
- Definition
- n. a small stand for selling goods, or an excuse used to cause delay
- v. to stop working suddenly, or to avoid giving a clear answer
- Example
- The car began to stall every time it stopped.
- 这辆车每次停下来就会熄火。