took time out to

• v. 暂停下来

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. The joggers paused to catch their breath.
   慢跑者们暂停下来以便呼吸。
2. The first time I watch my clients present, I often have to stop them to ask if they are sincerely passionate about their message.
   而我在指导一些客户演讲时，常常不得不让他们暂停下来，提醒他们，要对自己所表达内容注入激情。