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

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.
  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

• To understand, the mind must be still; the activities of knowledge must be in abeyance.
  要了解，头脑必须安静；知识的活动必须停止。
• One force counteracts another: vital force keeps the chemical laws of matter in abeyance; and muscular force can control the action of physical force.
  一个武力对抗另一：重要力量保持法律的化学物质暂时搁置；和肌肉力量也无法控制的行动，身体力量。
• The decision was held in abeyance during the war. Government sources said there would be no prolonged pause in the war.
  在战争期间，这项决定暂时搁下了。据官方消息，这场战争的时间不会长。
• 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。
• 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 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。
• 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。
• The question is in abeyance until we know more about it.
  问题暂时搁置，直到我们了解更多有关情况再行研究。
• 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。
• 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。