如何理解pending an investigation这个伴随状语

问题描述

The International Tennis Federation said it would suspend her from March 12th, pending an investigation.

请问：如何理解 pending an investigation 这个状语？

老师答疑

刘老师：

The International Tennis Federation said it would suspend her from March 12th, pending an investigation.

【翻译】国际网球联合会表示，将从3月12日起暂停她的比赛，等待调查。

pending an investigation 为现在分词短语，作伴随或方式状语，修饰suspend。pend 意为“待定；悬而不决”。