dis·con·tin·ue /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuː/ vt. | vi. ❶ vt. 1. 停止, 中断,终止 They have to discontinue the project because of a lack of funds. 由于缺乏资金,他们只得将这项工程下马。 This line has been discontinued. 这条航线业已停运。 2. 停止订阅(报刊等) discontinue a newspaper 停止订阅报纸 3. 【律】中止(诉讼程序);撤回(诉讼) ❷ vi. 停止,中断,终止;(报纸、杂志)停刊 Railroad service discontinued. 铁路运输中断。