bring to a halt

基本解释

Any time during, or even after, construction, an objection by any group or individual can bring everything to a halt while the matter is investigated or taken to court.
在建设过程中甚至结束后，来自任何团体或者个人的反对意见都足以让一切停止运作，同时这件事情一直被审查甚至被告上法庭。
In the course of implementing the Party's line, principles and policies we will always find some of these obstructive people who may bring things to a halt at any moment.
党的路线、方针、政策，在贯彻执行的过程中，总要遇到那么一些人，一下子就给卡住了。
Any time during, or even after, construction, an objection by any group or individual can bring everything to a halt while the matter is investigated or taken to court. (CET-6, 1995.1
在建设核电厂的过程之中，甚至建设完毕之后，任何来自团体或个人的反对意见都可以阻止这个项目的进程，即要么使它陷入调查，要么将它送上法庭。

"We must keep in mind how even apparently unsuccessful attacks on Western mass transportation systems can bring major cities to a halt, cost the enemy billions and send his corporations into bankruptcy."

It could also bring to a halt the appreciation of the euro against the dollar that is hurting the export-reliant euro area.
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Automakers don't want a roadside hoodlum to be able to bring traffic to a halt with the push of a button.
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Automakers don't want a roadside hoodlum to be able to bring traffic to a halt with a push of a button.
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