әˋdʒFn; әˊdʒәːn< ad.journ >
<<及物动词>>
1 使中止, 休会, 散会
adjourn debate 暂停辩论
The committee decided to adjourn the meeting until next Wednesday. 委员会决定将会议延期到下星期三召开
2 使延期
<<不及物动词>>
1 移座位, 移席
After the wedding ceremony, the guests adjourned to the restaurant. 婚礼结束後, 宾客转往餐厅
2 休会, 延期开会, 闭会
The court adjourned from Monday until Thursday. 法庭自星期一休庭至星期四