moratorium
/ˌmɒrəˈtɔːriəm/
mo · ra · to · ri · um
ˌmɒr · ə · ˈtɔː · ri · əm
English Definition
n. suspension halt pause
Significado en Español
moratoria
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lệnh tạm hoãn, thời gian hoãn
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Example Sentence
The government declared a moratorium on new construction.
政府宣布暂停新建筑。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mora-(delay) + torium → halt.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “moratorium”:
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A
Pause
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B
Decision
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C
Start
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D
Dismissal
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A — Pause.
“moratorium” means n. suspension halt pause
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The city placed a temporary ______ on all new building near the river.
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A
rush
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B
surge
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C
boom
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D
moratorium
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D — moratorium.
“moratorium” means n. suspension halt pause
Common questions about “moratorium”
What does “moratorium” mean?
moratorium — n. suspension halt pause. In Chinese: 暂停；中止.
How do you pronounce “moratorium”?
moratorium is pronounced /ˌmɒrəˈtɔːriəm/. It breaks into 5 syllables: mo · ra · to · ri · um.
How do you use “moratorium” in a sentence?
The government declared a moratorium on new construction. (政府宣布暂停新建筑。)
What are synonyms for “moratorium”?
ban, suspension — all close in meaning to moratorium (n. suspension halt pause).
Is “moratorium” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. moratorium appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “moratorium”?
mora-(delay) + torium → halt.
