cease 指逐渐、徐徐中止某种状态的存在。书面用词。
pause 指暂时的、瞬间的停顿，隐含有再进行之意。
stop 指动作、运行、进展等被停下来，含突然、断然的意味。
halt 侧重突然地、决定性地终止、停止某一活动。
quit 指最终彻底停止某事，有时暗示遭到失败或面临挫折。
参考例句
1. She quit herself of all worries and devoted herself to the study of science. 她摆脱了一切烦恼，潜心研究科学。
2. I wish I knew how to quit you. 我希望自己知道怎样才能离开你！
3. Maybe you could quit your job? 或许你可以把工作辞掉。
英英解释
v.
1. put an end to a state or an activity
2. give up or retire from a position
3. go away or leave
4. turn away from; give up
5. give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
