shelve
US /ʃelv/
UK /ʃelv/
動詞
1.
擱置, 暫緩, 束之高閣
to decide not to proceed with a plan or proposal, either temporarily or permanently
範例:
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The company decided to shelve the new product launch due to market uncertainties.
由於市場不確定性，公司決定擱置新產品發布。
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We had to shelve our plans for a summer vacation because of unexpected expenses.
由於意外開支，我們不得不擱置暑假計畫。
2.
上架, 擺上書架
to place something on a shelf
範例:
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He carefully shelved the books in alphabetical order.
他小心翼翼地將書按字母順序擺上書架。
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Please shelve these new magazines when you have a moment.
請您有空時把這些新雜誌上架。
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