suspicious
UK/sə'spiʃəs/US/sә'spiʃәs/
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Definitions
adj.
Having or showing a feeling that someone may be guilty or that something is wrong.
怀疑的；多疑的
adj.
Causing suspicion; appearing questionable.
可疑的；引起怀疑的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsus- + spic + -ious = «inclined to look from below» (paranoid) or «inviting being looked at from below» (questionable).
Root sp still carries 131 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.suspicious behavior可疑行为
- 2.suspicious of怀疑……
- 3.highly suspicious非常可疑
- 4.suspicious circumstances可疑情况
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was suspicious of his motives.
- 2.
The package looks suspicious.