moratorium /ˌmɒrəˈtɔːrɪəm/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A moratorium on a particular activity or process is the stopping of it for a fixed period of time, usually as a result of an official agreement. 暂停

  例：

  The House voted to impose a one-year moratorium on nuclear testing.

  议会投票要强行暂停核试验一年。