to put something on the back burner ———— 将某事搁置(成语)
英文释义
(IDIOM) To delay something by making it a low priority. (NOTE: "burner" refers to the heating element of a stove)
例句
I was disappointed when our management team decided to put my favorite project on the back burner, because I knew it would be a full year before they reconsidered their decision.
管理团队决定把我钟爱的项目搁置,我很失望,因为我知道要过整整一年,他们才会重新考虑他们的决定。
n. 炉子,火炉窑;烘房;【主英】温室