abeyance
US /əˈbeɪ.əns/
UK /əˈbeɪ.əns/
名词
搁置, 中止
a state of temporary disuse or suspension
示例:
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The project was held in abeyance until further notice.
该项目被暂时搁置，等待进一步通知。
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Let's hold that decision in abeyance for now.
我们暂时将该决定搁置。