in abeyance 1. 处于暂时中止(或搁置)状态 hold (或 keep, leave) a question in abeyance for a while 把一个问题搁置一段时间 a rule in abeyance since 1958 1958年以来一直失效的一条规定 2. 处于归属待定状态 An inheritance is in abeyance when the rightful owner has not been determined. 合法物主尚未确定时,继承权暂缓决定。