abeyance

名詞

1. 1

   暫停、中止、擱置正式，常用於 in abeyance

   The renovation plans were held in abeyance until funding improved.

   整修計畫暫時擱置，直到經費狀況改善。

2. 2

   歸屬待定、權利待定法律

   The title to the land remains in abeyance pending the court's ruling.

   在法院裁決之前，這塊土地的所有權仍歸屬待定。