abeyance
US /əˈbeɪ.əns/
UK /əˈbeɪ.əns/
名詞
擱置, 中止
a state of temporary disuse or suspension
範例:
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The project was held in abeyance until further notice.
該項目被暫時擱置，等待進一步通知。
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Let's hold that decision in abeyance for now.
我們暫時將該決定擱置。