abeyance

名词

1. 1

   暂停、中止、搁置正式，常用于 in abeyance

   The renovation plans were held in abeyance until funding improved.

   整修计划暂时搁置，直到经费状况改善。

2. 2

   归属待定、权利待定法律

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

   在法院裁决之前，这块土地的所有权仍归属待定。