英语词组put the brakes on something是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

put the brakes on somethingput the brakes on (someone/something)

to slow or stop the progress of someone or something.

People who live here want to put the brakes on plans to build so many new houses.More than a foot of snow on the ground put the brakes on travel in the region.

put the brakes on (someone or something)

To slow, impede, or stop someone's or something's progress or activities. The recent economic downturn put the brakes on the government's plans for redeveloping the region's transportation system. They put the brakes on our department because they felt our criticism was too damaging to the company's image.

put the brakes on something

If someone or something puts the brakes on or puts the brakes on something, it causes a process or activity to slow down or stop. He put the brakes on his social life and concentrated on his work. The company needs to put the brakes on and slow things down. Note: You can also say that someone or something puts on the brakes. I was ready to make an offer on the house, until my wife put on the brakes.

词组	put the brakes on something
释义	Idiom put the brakes on somethingput the brakes on (someone/something) to slow or stop the progress of someone or something. People who live here want to put the brakes on plans to build so many new houses.More than a foot of snow on the ground put the brakes on travel in the region. put the brakes on (someone or something) To slow, impede, or stop someone's or something's progress or activities. The recent economic downturn put the brakes on the government's plans for redeveloping the region's transportation system. They put the brakes on our department because they felt our criticism was too damaging to the company's image. put the brakes on something If someone or something puts the brakes on or puts the brakes on something, it causes a process or activity to slow down or stop. He put the brakes on his social life and concentrated on his work. The company needs to put the brakes on and slow things down. Note: You can also say that someone or something puts on the brakes. I was ready to make an offer on the house, until my wife put on the brakes.
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