Abeyance

中文含义：暂停，搁置，中止

英语词性：noun

美式发音：əˈbeɪəns

同义词：suspension, interruption, delay

易混淆单词：abstinence, abhorrence, abjection

双语例句：

• The project is currently in abeyance, pending further funding.
• He left his arguments in abeyance until he had more evidence to support his claims.
• The whole issue was put into abeyance for a year.
• This matter cannot be left in abeyance any longer, we need to take action now.