(每日一词）abeyance

Abeyance /əˈbeɪəns/ n. 中止，停顿；归属待定，暂搁

meaning: If something is in abeyance, it is not operating or being used at the present time.

联想：又被摁死

e.g. 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。