[] to stop using or developing a business or part of a business for a period of time 封存；搁置◆A slowdown forced the company to close or mothball several plants. 增长放慢迫使公司关闭或封存了几家工厂。▸ˈmothballing
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[] ◆The plan will include the mothballing of research programs. 计划中包括中止研究项目。