frequent pauses 频繁的停顿
brief pauses 短暂的停顿
pause for thought 停顿思考
A: Why does he make so many pauses during the speech?
A：为什么他在演讲过程中会有这么多停顿？
B: He is trying to emphasize certain points.
B：他试图强调某些要点。
1) 暂时中断某项活动
2) 说话时的间歇
3) 音乐或节奏中的停顿
1. [n] 停顿，间歇
2. [v] 暂时停止（第三人称单数形式）
noun / verb
1. Temporary stops in action, speech, or a process.
Synonym: interruptions, breaks, intervals