put the brake on

  1. 〈口〉对…加以延缓;缩减;限制

网络词典

put the brake on

英 pət ðə brake ɒn 美 pɜrt ðə brake ɑn
动词短语 中文翻译:停止
同义词: ['cease', 'halt', 'slow down']

例句:

  1. 1.We need to put the brake on the project before it gets too far behind schedule.
    我们需要在项目进度落后之前停下来。
  2. 2.The traffic policeman put the brake on the car as it was speeding.
    交通警察看到汽车超速后停下了车。
  3. 3.The artist decided to put the brake on his work for a while and take a break.
    艺术家决定暂时放慢他的工作节奏,休息一下。