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Armistice It’s Peace Sides War Word Means ɑːrmɪstɪs

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n.休战
The French battleships were placed within the power of Nazi Germany in accordance with the armistice terms.
根据停战协定,法国的战舰由纳粹德国掌管。
Vocab
armisticea state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

When two sides of a war need a break from killing each other, they agree to an armistice, a temporary battle timeout. An armistice isn’t permanent, but it’s usually a sign that both sides want to give peace a chance.

War is exhausting, and sometimes you need an armistice to catch your breath and figure out a more peaceful way to live. The word has two Greek roots: arma which means “weapons,” and stitium which means “stoppage.” When you’re ready to stop using your weapons, it’s time to propose an armistice. Although the word looks like a mouthful, it’s easy to pronounce if you remember that it’s an arm with two rhymes: ARM-iss-tiss.

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