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abeyance

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n.暂时无效,中止,归属待定

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abeyance


/ə'beɪəns; ə`beəns/
n [U] (idm 习语) be in abeyance; fall/go into abeyance (of a right, rule, problem, etc) be suspended temporarily; not be in force or use for a time (指权利, 规则等)暂时中止; (指问题等)缓议; 暂时无效或停用
*The question is in abeyance, ie left unanswered, eg until more information is obtained. 这个问题暂时搁置(如待获得更多资料时再行解决).
* This law falls into abeyance when the country's security is threatened. 当国家安全受到威胁时, 这项法规暂停实施.

abeyance


n
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Old French;Origin: abeance 'expectation', from abaer 'to desire', from baer; ABASHED]
in abeyance
something such as a custom, rule, or system that is in abeyance is not being used at the present time
fall into abeyance
(=no longer be used)
1. This law falls into abeyance when the country´s security is threatened.
    当国家安全受到威胁时, 这项法规暂停实施。

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