/ˌmɒrəˈtɔ:riəm ||; ˌmɔrəˈtɔrɪəm/noun [C] a moratorium (on sth) a temporary stopping of an activity, especially by official agreement 暂停，中止（尤指根据正式协议的）: The convention called for a two-year moratorium on commercial whaling. 公约要求暂停商业捕鲸两年。