0 an agreement, usually between two armies, to stop fighting in order to allow discussions about peace -- (通常指两军间的)停火协定
declare a ceasefire 宣布停火
In 1991-95, during demobilisation, ceasefire and the replacement of the old security forces, crime skyrocketed.
Neither party ever broke the ceasefire.
A ceasefire based on humanitarian considerations would relieve much suffering and assist relief efforts.
Suppose that there is no ceasefire—then there can be no settlement.
If the ceasefire applies, circumstances can begin to change.
Whether we agree that they are right or wrong, they are relevant to the question of achieving a ceasefire.
However, we hope that the ceasefire will be successful because no one wants to start opening up unless it is really necessary.
They have also been guilty of violating the ceasefire on over 300 occasions.