n.暂时中止；（指问题等）缓议；暂时无效或停用
The decision was held in abeyance during the war. 在战争期间，这项决定暂时搁下了。
The question is in abeyance until we know more about it. 问题暂时搁置，直到我们了解更多有关情况再行研究。
The rule has been in abeyance since 1966. 这项规则从1966年起就已失效。
This custom has fallen into abeyance now. 这个风俗现在已经不时兴了。
"No imprisonment without trial" is a principle that goes into abeyance when the nation's security is in danger from terrorists. 当国家的安全受到恐怖分子的威胁时，"没有审判便没有监禁"这一原则也就停止不用了。
