holding pattern

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释义
暂时停滞(状态)，徘徊等待状态；僵持状态
In a state or condition of inactivity or stagnancy, leading to little or no change, advancement, or development.

例句
Jim: Did you hear what killed Bin Laden?
Margaret: We're in a holding pattern.(The Newsroom)
吉姆：你听说本拉登是怎么死的了么？
玛格丽特：这个话题先放一边儿。（新闻编辑室）