新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

suspend

英  [səˈspend]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • suspends , suspending , suspended

    1[T 及物动词] 暂停

    If you suspend something, you delay it or stop it from happening for a while or until a decision is made about it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The union suspended strike action this week.

    工会本周暂停了罢工。

    例:

    A UN official said aid programmes will be suspended until there's adequate protection for relief convoys.

    一位联合国官员说将暂停援助计划,直到援助车队获得足够保护为止。

    2[T 及物动词] 使停职

    If someone is suspended, they are prevented from holding a particular job or position for a fixed length of time or until a decision is made about them.

    双语例句

    例:

    Julie was suspended from her job shortly after the incident.

    该事件发生后不久,朱莉就被停职了。

    3[T 及物动词] 悬挂

    If something is suspended from a high place, it is hanging from that place.

    近义词

    hang

    双语例句

    例:

    instruments that are suspended on cables.

    悬挂在电缆上的仪器。

    例:

    a mobile of birds or nursery rhyme characters which could be suspended over the cot.

    一件挂在摇篮上方的、由小鸟或儿童故事人物所组成的转动玩具。

    例:

    chandeliers suspended on heavy chains from the ceiling.

    用粗链悬挂在天花板上的枝形吊灯。

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