v. 暂停；停顿（pause 的过去式及过去分词）
pause and ponder踌躇；停下来好好想一想
give pause tovt. 使人踌躇
1.They paused, where an ancient gaoler sat fingering a bunch of mighty keys.
他们停了下来，一个年老的狱卒坐在那儿，手里摆弄着一串很大的钥匙。
2.I paused in the hall to take three deep breaths to restore my equilibrium.
我在那个大厅停下，深吸了3口气以恢复平静。
3.He paused for a moment and said, "I would marry a donkey and a big bag of peanuts."
他停顿了一会说：“我想娶一只驴子和一大包花生。”
4.Here the speaker paused to have a drink.
讲到这里，演讲人停下来喝了口水。
5.They paused at the top of the stairs, doubtful as to which way to go next.
他们在楼梯的顶头停了下来，不知道下一步朝哪个方向走。
6.She paused to collect her thoughts before entering the interview room.
她停下来定了定神，才走进面试室。
7.She paused significantly before she answered.
她在回答之前意味深长地停顿了一下。
8.He paused to allow his words to sink in.
他停了一下，好让人充分领会他的意思。
9.He lay back on his cushion and paused thoughtfully.
他靠后躺在垫子上，停下来沉思。