音标：[ә'beiәns]
n. 中止, 暂搁, 停止, 归属待定
【化】 潜态
【医】 停顿
【经】 中止, 暂搁, (所有权等的)未定
相关词组:
fall into abeyance
keep sth in abeyance
be in abeyance
英汉词典

abeyance的短语、例句：

abeyance 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.