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

• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Your plan is in abeyance.
  你的计划暂缓实行。
• 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 judge held the question in abeyance until he had the information necessary to make a decision.
  法官在得到可供断案的资料前，先搁置此案。
• Because these grandchildren do not yet exist, the proceeds would be held in abeyance until these children are born.
  由于这些孙子不存在，其收益将被搁置，直到这些儿童出生。
• The sanctions againt the country fell into abeyance yesterday.
  对那个国家的制裁昨天中止。
• 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。
• "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。