suspicion
UK/sə'spiʃən/US/sә'spiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong.
怀疑；嫌疑
n.
A slight trace or hint.
一丝；少许
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsus- + spic + -ion = «the act of looking from below» — a private distrust.
Root sp still carries 131 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.under suspicion受怀疑
- 2.arouse suspicion引起怀疑
- 3.on suspicion of因涉嫌……
- 4.cast suspicion on把怀疑投向
Example Sentences
- 1.
She viewed him with suspicion.
- 2.
There's a suspicion of garlic in the sauce.