n.(篮球、美式橄榄球、冰球等比赛过程中的)暂停，(工作或活动中的)暂停时间，休息时间

原形：time-out复数：time-outs

The referee called a time-out to allow the injured player to receive medical attention.
裁判叫了暂停，让受伤的球员接受治疗。
I need a time-out from this argument; let's resume later when we're both calmer.
我需要从这场争论中暂时退出，我们冷静后再继续。
The coach called for a time-out to discuss strategy with the team.
教练要求暂停，与队伍讨论战术。
The child was given a time-out as a form of discipline for misbehaving.
孩子因为行为不端被给予暂时隔离作为惩罚。
The computer system went into a time-out state after waiting too long for user input.
计算机系统在等待用户输入过长时间后进入了超时状态。
We decided to take a time-out from our busy schedules for a weekend getaway.
我们决定从繁忙的日程中抽出时间，周末去度假。
During the meeting, the chairperson announced a five-minute time-out to allow everyone to stretch.
会议期间，主持人宣布了五分钟的休息时间，让大家伸展一下身体。
The internet connection timed out while I was downloading the file.
我在下载文件时，互联网连接超时了。
The cooking timer went off, signaling that the dish had been in the oven for the allotted time and needed a time-out.
烹饪计时器响了，表示菜肴已经在烤箱里烤了预定的时间，需要取出。
The basketball game ended in a tie because both teams ran out of time during their last possessions.
篮球比赛以平局结束，因为双方在最后的控球中都耗尽了时间。