English主要词典
suspend
Universal Words
verb [VN]
1 [usually +adv./prep.] ~ sth/sb (from sth) (by / on sth) to hang sth from sth else:
A lamp was suspended from the ceiling. * Her body was found suspended by a rope.
2 to officially stop sth for a time; to prevent sth from being active, used, etc. for a time:
Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out. * The constitution was suspended as the fighting grew worse. * In the theatre we willingly suspend disbelief (= temporarily believe that the characters, etc. are real).
3 to officially delay sth; to arrange for sth to happen later than planned:
The introduction of the new system has been suspended until next year. * to suspend judgement (= delay forming or expressing an opinion)
4 [usuallypassive] ~ sb (from sth) to officially prevent sb from doing their job, going to school, etc. for a time:
The police officer was suspended while the complaint was investigated. * She was suspended from school for a week.
5 (be suspended in sth) (technical) to float in liquid or air without moving:
Small droplets are held suspended in the atmosphere.
seealsoSUSPENSION