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suspensions

UK //səˈspen.ʃənz//US //səˈspen.ʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'suspendere',意为 '悬挂',通过古法语 'suspension' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指物体被悬挂或支撑的状态,通常用于描述机械装置中允许部件移动的连接方式。

“The car's suspensions need to be replaced after driving on rough roads.”

(在崎岖道路上行驶后,这辆车的悬挂系统需要更换。)

“Bridges often have suspensions to absorb vibrations from traffic.”

(桥梁通常有悬挂结构来吸收交通带来的震动。)

❶ 指暂时停止或中断某种状态或活动,常用于法律、教育或体育等场合。

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

(这名球员因违反规则被禁赛两场。)

“The school announced suspensions for students involved in the fight.”

(学校宣布对参与打架的学生处以停学处分。)

同义词:hangings, interruptions, postponements, halts, stoppages

常见短语

in suspension — 指处于暂时停止或未决的状态,常用于描述问题或决定尚未解决的情况。

“The project is currently in suspension until further funding is approved.”

(该项目目前处于暂停状态,直到获得进一步的资金批准。)

suspension bridge — 指一种桥梁类型,其桥面通过缆绳悬挂在主塔上,常用于跨越长距离或深谷。

“The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous suspension bridges in the world.”

(金门大桥是世界上最著名的悬索桥之一。)