1. We could get a new computer now or hold off until prices are lower.

我们可以现在买台电脑，或者等价格降了以后再说。

2. The government has shelved the idea until at least next year.

政府想把这个想法先放放，最迟到明年再说。

3. Let's put the topic on ice for the moment.

我们暂且先不要讨论这个问题。

4. Our expansion plans will have to be back-burnered in the current economic climate.

以目前的经济情况来看，我们不得不将扩张计划搁置了。

5. They kept the project in cold storage until funds were obtained for it.

在资金没有到位之前，他们只能将项目暂时搁置。

6. The plans are being held in abeyance¹.

这些计划被暂停了。

7. We need to put these problems aside for now and get the work done.

我们必须把这些问问先放放，把事情做好要紧。