suspended
/səˈspend/ (bre, ipa) · [səspˈɛndɪd] /səˈspend/ (ame, ipa)
suspended — verb
- suspendedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- suspendeds3rd person singular
- suspendeding-ing form
- suspendededpast simple
1. to cause an activity, process, or right to be stopped or paused, either for a li
to cause an activity, process, or right to be stopped or paused, either for a limited time or permanently
The city suspended bus services during the heavy snowstorm.
passive: services + suspended + during [event]
Eliska's driving licence was suspended after she ran a red light.
noun collocation: driving licence suspended
The government has suspended the new law until further review.
Omar's father decided to suspend his allowance until his grades improved.
The company suspended production while the damaged machine was repaired.
文法句型
suspend + noun phrase (an activity, process, right)
用法筆記
Often used in formal or official contexts such as law, government, and business. The passive form (be suspended) is very common when the focus is on the activity rather than who stopped it.
常見錯誤
2. to order a person to stay away from school, work, or a particular pursuit for a
to order a person to stay away from school, work, or a particular pursuit for a fixed length of time as a consequence of disobeying rules
Chidi was suspended from school for three days after the fight in the hallway.
passive: be suspended from + [institution] + for + [duration]
The football player was suspended for five games because of the illegal tackle.
Manuela's manager suspended her from work while the office investigation continued.
The committee suspended two members for violating the code of conduct.
Yumi was suspended for one month without pay after the incident at the warehouse.
- reinstate
to allow someone to return to their position after a suspension
文法句型
be suspended from + [school / work / activity]
用法筆記
Commonly used in schools, sports organisations, and workplaces. The length of the suspension is typically specified with 'for + time period'. The person suspended cannot return until the suspension ends.
常見錯誤
3. to hang something from a point above, so that it is held in position without sup
to hang something from a point above, so that it is held in position without support from beneath
A large lantern was suspended from the ceiling of the temple.
passive: [object] + be suspended from + [overhead point]
The artist suspended several metal sculptures from thin wires to create a floating effect.
Astrid suspended the swing from a strong branch of the old oak tree.
The chandelier was suspended above the dining table by a heavy chain.
- rest
to place on a surface so that it is supported from below
文法句型
be suspended from + [point of attachment]
用法筆記
More formal than 'hang'. Often used to describe something deliberately and securely attached from above, especially in architecture, art displays, or engineering contexts.
常見錯誤
4. if fine particles of a solid substance stay floating throughout a liquid or gas,
if fine particles of a solid substance stay floating throughout a liquid or gas, not falling to the bottom
Tiny grains of sand were suspended in the river water after the heavy rain.
passive: particles + be suspended in + [liquid]
The lab technician observed bacteria suspended in the sample under the microscope.
Fine dust particles remained suspended in the air for hours after the construction work.
Sediment was suspended in the floodwater, giving it a dark brown colour.
- float
more general; suggests being on the surface rather than evenly distributed throughout
- settle
to sink to the bottom of a liquid
- precipitate
technical term for solid particles separating from a solution
文法句型
be suspended in + [liquid / gas]
用法筆記
Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts — chemistry, physics, environmental science. The subject is typically small solid particles, and they are suspended in a fluid (gas or liquid). Almost always used in the passive voice.