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limbo

/ˈlɪmboʊ/

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1 · n.

a state of uncertainty while awaiting a decision

悬而未决的状态

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Their application remained in limbo for several months.
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他们的申请悬而未决，持续了好几个月。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmboʊ/

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