Definitions
v. to stop considering or working on something for now
搁置；暂缓
v. to put something on a shelf
把…放上架子
Example
We shelved our holiday plans when the car broke down.
汽车坏了，我们便暂时搁置了度假计划。
The council decided to shelve the road expansion project because of concerns about air pollution.
由于担心空气污染，地方议会决定暂缓道路扩建项目。
Collocations
- shelve a plan
- shelve a proposal
- shelve books
Word family
- shelf (n.)
- shelving (n.)
Synonyms
- postpone
- defer
Usage tip
shelve作动词；shelf是名词，复数为shelves。
FAQ
- What does shelve mean?
- to stop considering or working on something for now to put something on a shelf
- How is shelve pronounced?
- UK /ʃelv/, US /ʃelv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
