n.
暂停，暂缓，暂搁，中止
after an abeyance of many years
中止多年后(法律、规则、习俗等)中止，失效，不复为人们所遵循
This custom has fallen into abeyance now.
这个风俗现在已经不时兴了。
The sanctions againt the country fell into abeyance yesterday.
对那个国家的制裁昨天中止。
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。(法律、规则、习俗等)中止，失效，不复为人们所遵循
The law go into abeyance.
这项法律停止生效。处于暂时搁置(或中止)状态，挂起来
hold/keep/leave in abeyance
搁置起来，暂时搁置，暂不实施，中止
Let’s hold that broblem in abeyance for a while.
咱们把这个问题搁一搁吧。
The decision is in abeyance until the returns from holiday.
那项决议在他度假回来之前一直搁置着。
The question is in abeyance until we know more about it.
问题暂时搁置，直到我们了解更多有关情况再行研究。
The law was held in abeyance for well over twenty years.
这项法律被搁置了二十多年。(法律、规则等)暂时失效，暂缓执行
The rule has been in abeyance since 1980.
这一规定自1980年起失效。
Your plan is in abeyance.
你的计划暂缓实行。