abeyance

英 [əˈbeɪəns]

美 [əˈbeɪəns]

n. （土地）所有权等的未决，未定，待定; 暂停，暂缓，暂搁，中止

GRE 化学

BNC.19462 / COCA.29581

习惯用语

in abeyance

搁置；暂停使用；暂时中止
not being used, or being stopped for a period of time

柯林斯词典

PHRASE 搁置;悬而未决;暂停使用
If something isin abeyance, it is not operating or being used at the present time.
1. The threat is likely to remain in abeyance until next year's meeting in Reykjavik.
  这一威胁很可能会一直存在下去，直至明年的雷克雅未克会议。
2. The matter was left in abeyance until Haig saw French.
  事情被搁置了起来，直到黑格见到法国人。

英英释义

noun

temporary cessation or suspension
Synonym:suspension

双语例句

According to early traditions, the Prophet's revelations occurred in a state of trance when his normal consciousness was in abeyance.
依照早期传统，当他的正常意识被中止的时候，先知的启示以一种出神的状态出现。
The issues of US currency legislation and the so-called currency wars – international tension over exchange rates had been in abeyance this year.
此前，美国汇率立法和所谓的汇率战争（围绕汇率的国际紧张）今年一直处于搁置状态。
If the other party the amount is too high, the real estate company's pawn business was left to be held in abeyance.
如果另一方的数额过高，房地产公司的典当业务是留给被搁置。
He strongly urged holding the next withdrawal decision in abeyance for ninety days.
他强烈要求把下次撤军决定搁置九十天。
But if the quantity present in measure exceeds a certain limit, the quality corresponding to it is also put in abeyance.
但如果某一质量统一体或尺度中的量超出了某种界限，则和它相应的质也就随之被扬弃了。
India banned children under the age of 13 from working as domestic servants, but this veto is practised more in abeyance.
印度禁止13岁以下的儿童当仆人，但这项否决目前仍被搁置。
For example, if a trust fund is to be given to a child once he or she finishes college, the funds are said to be in abeyance until the goal is reached.
例如，如果一个信托基金，是为了给孩子一旦他或她完成大学，这些资金说是暂时搁置，直到实现这个目标。
The contract of employment is put temporarily into abeyance.
雇佣契约暂行中止。
The new law will go into abeyance until it has received Royal approval.
新法律要等到女王批准才生效。
As of1999 there have been no public reports concerning this program, which may be in abeyance.
但是，自从1999年以来，鲜有这个项目的报道，所以不排除此项目已经暂停的可能。