stopper

• 名词，有多种含义：令人极为惊讶、使事件进程中止的言行；结束谈话的结束语；桥牌中的高级牌；或用来堵住开口的物体。

A noun with multiple meanings: an act or remark so striking it halts proceedings; a remark that ends a conversation; a high-value playing card in bridge; or an object used to block a hole.

1. Show-stopping performanceB2informal

   An act or performance so striking or impressive that it causes a delay in the show because the audience is applauding or cheering loudly.

   压轴好戏

   • Her solo was a real stopper; the audience clapped for minutes.
   • The comedian's joke was such a stopper that the show paused.
   • That dance number was a total stopper, bringing the house down.

   同义词showstopper

2. Conversation enderC1informal

   A remark or statement that is so final or awkward that it leaves no room for a polite reply, effectively ending the conversation.

   终结话题的话

   • When he said that, it was a complete stopper; nobody knew what to say.
   • Her comment about the budget was a stopper that silenced the room.
   • That was a real stopper of a question, leaving everyone speechless.

   同义词clincherconversation stoppersquelcher

3. High-value card (bridge)C2formal

   In the card game bridge, a playing card with a value high enough to guarantee winning a trick in a particular suit.

   止张

   • He held a stopper in hearts, so he could win the trick.
   • The ace of spades is a powerful stopper in bridge.
   • Without a stopper in clubs, the opponent might run the suit.

   同义词controlstop

4. Plug or sealB1formal

   An object designed to fill a hole tightly, preventing the passage of liquid, gas, or air.

   塞子

   • She put a rubber stopper in the bottle to keep the wine fresh.
   • The plumber used a stopper to block the drain.
   • A glass stopper sealed the perfume bottle perfectly.

   同义词bungcapcorklidplugsealspigotspile

• 动词，指用塞子或堵头堵住、封闭或密封某物，也可泛指阻止或中断某事。

A verb meaning to block, close, or seal something, typically with a stopper or plug.

1. Close or secure with a stopperB2formal

   To close or block an opening using a stopper or similar object.

   塞住

   • She stoppered the bottle tightly to keep the wine fresh.
   • He stoppered the flask with a rubber bung.
   • The chemist stoppered the test tube after adding the solution.

   同义词blockbungclosecorkplugsealstopstopple

   反义词openuncorkunplug