被搁置

• lie on the table
• on the shelf

例句

1. 由于他们的反对，该议案被搁置起来了。
   The motion was laid on the table owing to their objection.
2. 新的议案没能如期生效，因为在议院的上一次会议上由于讨论拖延被搁置了。
   The new law will not take effect as planned, as it was talked out in the last meeting of the House.
3. 决议被搁置。
   The decision was set aside.