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
BNC.19462 / COCA.29581
习惯用语
n.
- 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.- 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。 - 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。
- The threat is likely to remain in abeyance until next year's meeting in Reykjavik.
英英释义
noun
- temporary cessation or 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。 - 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。 - For a long time in that vast region, this law was in abeyance.
有很长一段时间，在这片辽阔土地上，这一法律未得到实施。 - 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。 - 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。 - "No imprisonment without trial" is a principle that goes into abeyance when the nation's security is in danger from terrorists.
当国家的安全受到恐怖分子的威胁时，没有审判便没有监禁这一原则也就停止不用了。 - The contract of employment is put temporarily into abeyance.
雇佣契约暂行中止。 - My report of resignation was fall into abeyance without sake.
我的辞职报告无缘无故被搁置了。 - The sanctions againt the country fell into abeyance yesterday.
对那个国家的制裁昨天中止。 - 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。