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suspension

UK //səˈspen.ʃən//US //səˈspen.ʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'suspensio'(悬挂),由 'suspendere'(悬挂、暂停)演变而来,15世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指暂时停止或中断某事物的状态,常用于描述活动、权利或功能的暂停。

“The player received a two-game suspension for breaking the rules.”

(这名球员因违反规则被禁赛两场。)

“The suspension of the project was due to lack of funding.”

(该项目因资金不足而被暂停。)

❶ 指车辆中用于减震的悬挂系统,使行驶更加平稳。

“This car has an advanced suspension system for a smoother ride.”

(这辆车配备了先进的悬挂系统,行驶更平稳。)

“The mechanic checked the suspension for any damage.”

(修理工检查了悬挂系统是否有损坏。)

❶ 指液体中悬浮的微小固体颗粒,形成混合物。

“The medicine is a suspension of fine particles in water.”

(这种药是细颗粒在水中的悬浮液。)

“Shake the bottle well to mix the suspension before use.”

(使用前摇匀瓶中的悬浮液。)

同义词:halt, pause, interruption, postponement, deferral

常见短语

suspension bridge — 指由悬挂在主缆上的桥面构成的桥梁,如金门大桥等著名建筑。

“The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge in San Francisco.”

(金门大桥是旧金山著名的悬索桥。)

in suspension — 描述某事物处于暂时停止或未解决的状态,常用于正式或科学语境。

“The decision is still in suspension until the committee meets again.”

(该决定仍悬而未决,直到委员会再次开会。)