Question of the Day #802

But every war must end some day, whether in a victory for one side or a split-the-difference cease-fire.

From the 2nd paragraph of this article at the West Central Tribute.

  上記の文で、cease-fireの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "cease-fire" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

休戦、停戦

なお、ハイフォンのないcease fireは、「停戦する、打ち方やめ！」という動詞句なので名詞として使用の場合はハイフォンを入れた方が好ましい。メディアのスタイル（それぞれの新聞社・ニュース雑誌等の独自のスタイル）によってはワンワードのceasefireもあります。  

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

1. a military order to cease firing
2. a suspension of active hostilities

 

Examples

• They have agreed to a ceasefire after three years of conflict.
• U.N. officials are expressing cautious optimism that the latest cease-fire is holding.
• The ceasefire has crumbled and peace talks are at a standstill. - The Guardian (2016)
• The draft resolution was also expected to spell out the requirements for a political settlement leading to a permanent ceasefire. - Times, Sunday Times (2006)
• He declared a ceasefire yesterday and he didn't stop firing at us from six this morning until 11am. - Times, Sunday Times (2011)

 

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