abeyance

n.暂时无效,中止,归属待定

暂时中止；搁置；悬而未决

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1. The project is currently in abeyance due to lack of funding.
这个项目目前因为缺乏资金而处于搁置状态。

2. The decision has been held in abeyance until further notice.
决定暂时搁置，直到进一步通知为止。