Definition
v.p.
slam on the brakes (literally)to bring (something) to a sudden haltto stop abruptly (figuratively)
Examples
- ，急刹车。sījī kàndào qiánmiàn yǒu rén, mǎshàng jí shā chē.The driver saw someone ahead and slammed on the brakes immediately.
- ，急刹车。yóuyú zījīn bùzú, zhège xiàngmù bùdébù jí shā chē.Due to insufficient funds, this project had to come to a sudden halt.
- ，急刹车。tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, suǒyǒu gōngzuò dōu jí shā chē le.Upon hearing this news, all work came to an abrupt stop.
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