English主要词典
shelve
Universal Words
verb
1 [VN] to decide not to continue with a plan, either for a short time or permanently:
The government has shelved the idea until at least next year.
2 [VN] to put books, etc. on a shelf
3 [V] [usually +adv./prep.] (of land) to slope downwards:
The beach shelved gently down to the water.
