1.The advance of technology in our lives has been halted somewhat in New York City.
halt停止
They halted at a short distance from the house
他們在離房子不遠處停了下來 。
2.The officials have approved legislation that prohibits stores, restaurants and other retail outlets from refusing to accept cash.
prohibit 禁止
Soviet citizens were prohibited from travelling abroad.
蘇聯時代的公民被禁止出國旅游 。