discontinuation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌdɪs.kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdɪs.kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ (also discontinuance, uk/-əns/ uk/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/ us/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/)
停止，中止
the act of stopping doing or providing something
He favoured the discontinuation of laboratory studies of dolphins. 他赞成停止对海豚的实验室研究。
With success in eradicating smallpox, there was a discontinuation of immunizations. 随着根除天花的成功，免疫接种也停止了。
See: discontinue
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- The voluntary recall of the pet food involves discontinuation of all retail sales.
- The railroad employees are entitled to six years' severance pay if they are laid off because of discontinuation of their route.
- We will begin an orderly discontinuation of our existing business.