abeyance
n[U]
(idm 习语) be in abeyance; fall/go into abeyance (of a right, rule, problem, etc) be suspended temporarily; not be in force or use for a time (指权利, 规则等)暂时中止; (指问题等)缓议; 暂时无效或停用
The question is in abeyance, ie left unanswered, eg until more information is obtained. 这个问题暂时搁置(如待获得更多资料时再行解决).
This law falls into abeyance when the country's security is threatened. 当国家安全受到威胁时, 这项法规暂停实施.
🔁 扩展释义
*[ә'beiәns]n. 中止, 暂搁, 停止, 归属待定【化】 潜态【医】 停顿【经】 中止, 暂搁, (所有权等的)未定相关词组: fall into abeyance keep sth in abeyance be in abeyance