embargo
noun [ C ] uk/ɪmˈbɑː.ɡəʊ/ us/ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/ embargoes
(尤指暂时禁止贸易或提供消息的)禁令,禁运;限制
an order to temporarily stop something, especially trading or giving information
They have put an embargo on imports of clothing. 他们已经禁止进口服装。
The police asked for a news embargo while they tried to find the kidnapper. 警方要求在他们搜捕绑架者期间,停止相关的新闻报道。
embargo
verb [ T ] uk/ɪmˈbɑː.ɡəʊ/ us/ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/
禁止与(另一国家)通商;对…禁运
to officially stop trading with another country
They are planning to embargo oil imports. 他们正在计划禁止石油进口。