a state of not happening or being used at present搁置;暂时中止;暂缓
Hostilities between the two groups have been in abeyance since last June.自去年6月份以来,双方一直处于休战状态。
The project is being held in abeyance until agreement is reached on funding it.在达成融资协议前,该项目被暂时搁置。