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suspension

🇬🇧 UK/sә'spenʃәn/🇺🇸 US
IELTSB1

Definitions

n.

A temporary stopping or removal from a position; a mixture of fine particles dispersed in a fluid; a vehicle's shock-absorbing system.

暂停,中止;悬浮液;(车辆)悬挂系统

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
susunder, below
+
pensweigh, pay out, spend, hang
+
ionact, process, state
=suspension

Common Collocations

  • 1.suspension bridge悬索桥
  • 2.face suspension面临停职/停赛处分
  • 3.suspension system悬挂系统
  • 4.temporary suspension暂时中止

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The player received a three-game suspension for his violent conduct on the field.

  • 2.

    The car's suspension absorbs bumps and provides a smoother ride on rough roads.

  • 3.

    Muddy water is a suspension of soil particles that eventually settle to the bottom.

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