suggestion
UK/sə'dʒestʃ(ə)n/US/sә'dʒestʃәn/
NGSL 2kIELTSA1
Definitions
n.
An idea or plan put forward for consideration
建议，提议
n.
A slight hint or trace of something
暗示；一丝迹象
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuggestunder, below
+
-ioncarry, bear, perform, conduct
=suggestion
suggest + -ion (the act/result) = the thing suggested, or a faint hint (a suggestion of a smile).
Common Collocations
- 1.make a suggestion提出建议
- 2.helpful suggestion有用的建议
- 3.at someone's suggestion按照某人的建议
Example Sentences
- 1.
Thanks for the helpful suggestion about the report.
- 2.
There was a suggestion of doubt in his voice.