suspension
/səˈspenʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /səˈspenʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈspen(t)-shən/ (ame, mw)
suspension — noun
- suspensionsingular
- suspensionsplural
1. the act of making something stop temporarily, with the intention of allowing it
the act of making something stop temporarily, with the intention of allowing it to continue later on
The government ordered a suspension of all train services after the storm damaged the tracks.
suspension + of + noun phrase for stopping services
Minho's team faced a sudden suspension of funding while the university reviewed its budget.
suspension of funding for temporary halt
Heavy rain led to the suspension of the tennis tournament until the courts dried out.
The suspension of peace talks worried diplomats on both sides of the conflict.
- pause
less formal and often shorter in duration
- halt
suggests a more sudden or forceful stop
- moratorium
formal, often used for laws or official activities
- resumption
the act of starting again after a stop
文法句型
suspension + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically followed by 'of' + the thing being stopped. Common with formal or official contexts such as government orders, company decisions, or organizational announcements.
常見錯誤
2. the temporary removal of someone from a position, school, or team as a penalty f
the temporary removal of someone from a position, school, or team as a penalty for breaking a rule or behaving badly
The school gave Élise a three-day suspension for using her phone during exams.
give + someone + a suspension — common pattern with duration
Christopher received a one-week suspension from his job after he was caught stealing supplies.
receive a suspension from + institution
The football player faced an automatic suspension after the referee showed him a red card.
Several students were under suspension for vandalising school property over the weekend.
- reinstatement
the act of giving someone back their position
文法句型
suspension + from + institution
give + someone + a suspension
用法筆記
Often specifies the duration (e.g., 'a three-day suspension') and the institution the person is removed from (e.g., 'suspension from school'). Frequently used with 'give', 'receive', or 'face'.
常見錯誤
3. the parts including springs and shock absorbers that attach a vehicle's wheels t
the parts including springs and shock absorbers that attach a vehicle's wheels to its frame and make the ride less bumpy on uneven roads
The mechanic told Tariro that her car's suspension needed new shock absorbers after the long trip.
possessive: car's suspension
The truck's air suspension kept the ride comfortable on the bumpy mountain roads.
Diego felt every stone on the road because his motorcycle had a broken suspension.
Gabriel took his car in because the suspension made a noise over speed bumps.
- shock absorbers
a part of the suspension system, not the whole system
- springs
a component of suspension, not the entire system
用法筆記
Can be countable ('a new suspension') or uncountable ('the car needs suspension work'). Often modified by type: 'air suspension', 'spring suspension'.
4. a liquid mixture in which very small solid particles are spread throughout but n
a liquid mixture in which very small solid particles are spread throughout but not dissolved, and may slowly sink to the bottom if left still
The pharmacist shook the bottle of suspension before measuring the child's dose of medicine.
pharmaceutical context — suspension as medicine
Lien watched the particles in the suspension slowly settle at the bottom of the beaker.
particles in a suspension settle — key property
The muddy river carried a thick suspension of soil after the heavy rains upstream.
The nurse shook the bottle well so the white suspension would mix evenly.
- solution
a mixture where the substance is fully dissolved
用法筆記
Common in medicine (liquid medications that must be shaken before use) and science (chemistry experiments). Unlike a solution, the particles in a suspension do not dissolve and will separate over time.
常見錯誤
5. the act or state of hanging something from a fixed point above so that it can sw
the act or state of hanging something from a fixed point above so that it can swing or move freely, or the device used for such hanging
The suspension of the heavy chandelier from the church ceiling required thick steel cables.
suspension + of + object from + position
Adaeze built a simple suspension system for the plant pots using ropes and wooden rings.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge with steel cables.
The old lamp hung by a single wire, and its suspension worried the landlord.
- support
holding up from below rather than hanging from above
用法筆記
This is the original physical meaning from which other senses developed. Today it appears most often in compound nouns like 'suspension bridge' or 'suspension cable'.
6. a stretch of time during which an activity, process, or decision is halted or de
a stretch of time during which an activity, process, or decision is halted or deliberately put on hold
The company announced a suspension of all new projects until the budget was approved.
announce a suspension of — formal pattern
During the suspension of the building work, the architects reviewed the safety plans.
during the suspension of — temporal frame
Padma's visa application was placed under suspension while the embassy checked her documents.
Rohan's driving licence was under suspension after he broke the speed limit three times.
- delay
less formal; does not always imply intention to resume
- postponement
specifically rescheduling to a later date
- adjournment
formal, used for meetings or court sessions
文法句型
suspension + of + noun phrase
during the suspension
用法筆記
Often used in formal, bureaucratic, or legal contexts. The focus is on the time during which something is inactive rather than on the act of stopping it. Compare with sense 1 (which focuses on the act of stopping).