suspicion
/səˈspɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /səˈspɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈspi-shən/ (ame, mw)
suspicion — 名詞
- suspicionsingular
- suspicionsplural
1. A feeling that something is probably true or likely happening, while lacking def
懷疑；猜測
認為某事可能屬實但無證據的感覺
A feeling that something is probably true or likely happening, while lacking definite proof that it is so — for example, a suspicion that a friend is planning a surprise, or that a decision will lead to problems.
Amihan had a growing suspicion that her coworkers were planning a surprise party for her.
Amihan 越來越懷疑同事在為她策劃驚喜派對。
suspicion + that-clause expressing belief
Jack brushed aside his suspicion that the project might fail and continued working.
Jack 拋開對專案可能失敗的猜測，繼續工作。
There was a widespread suspicion among residents that the new highway would damage the forest.
居民普遍懷疑新建的高速公路會破壞森林。
The early test results confirmed Liam's suspicion that the medicine was working.
早期的測試結果證實了 Liam 對藥物有效的猜測。
Elena could not shake the suspicion that she had met the stranger before, but she was not sure where.
Elena 無法擺脫曾見過那名陌生人的懷疑，但又不確定在哪見過。
文法句型
suspicion + that-clause
have a suspicion + that-clause
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a that-clause stating what you think might be true. Unlike sense 3 (LACK OF TRUST), this sense does not imply distrust of someone's character — only a belief about a situation or event.
常見錯誤
2. A belief or feeling that someone has done something illegal, dishonest, or moral
嫌疑
認為某人做了壞事的想法
A belief or feeling that someone has done something illegal, dishonest, or morally wrong, often leading to an investigation or accusation — for example, being under suspicion of theft, or clearing someone of all suspicion.
The detective's suspicion fell on the night guard who had been seen leaving early that evening.
偵探的懷疑落在當晚較早被看到離開的夜班警衛身上。
suspicion fell on [person] — fixed expression
Kenji was under suspicion of stealing cash from the office safe.
Kenji 涉嫌從辦公室保險箱偷走現金。
under suspicion of — prepositional phrase
After the real thief confessed, the committee cleared Anjali of all suspicion.
真正的竊賊自首後，委員會解除了 Anjali 的所有嫌疑。
All suspicion pointed to the accountant when the missing money was traced to her account.
當失蹤款項被追查到會計師的帳戶時，所有嫌疑都指向她。
Eli fell under suspicion of burglary after his fingerprints were found at the scene.
Eli 的指紋在現場被發現後，他就成了入室竊盜的嫌疑人。
文法句型
suspicion of + wrongdoing
under suspicion
用法筆記
Common in legal and workplace contexts. The phrase 'under suspicion' means someone is believed to be guilty. 'Above/beyond suspicion' means someone is so trusted that no one would suspect them. Distinguish from sense 1 (BELIEF WITHOUT PROOF), which is about events or situations rather than a person's guilt.
常見錯誤
3. A feeling that someone or something cannot be trusted or relied upon, so you tre
不信任；質疑
對人或事物缺乏信任
A feeling that someone or something cannot be trusted or relied upon, so you treat them with caution or doubt — for example, viewing a stranger's offer with suspicion, or feeling suspicion toward a new policy.
Tamar viewed the stranger's generous offer with deep suspicion and refused to share any personal details.
Tamar 以深深的懷疑態度看待陌生人的慷慨提議，拒絕提供任何個人資訊。
view with suspicion — verb + preposition pattern
Years of broken promises had created a climate of suspicion between the two business partners.
多年的失信在兩位商業夥伴之間製造了互不信任的氛圍。
climate of suspicion — noun collocation
The employees met the new attendance policy with suspicion, worried it would reduce their flexibility.
員工對新的考勤制度感到懷疑，擔心它會減少彈性。
Min looked at the old bicycle with suspicion, wondering if it would survive the ride home.
Min 懷疑地看著那輛舊腳踏車，不知道它能否騎回家。
Nala treated the salesman's claims with suspicion, knowing that some products sound better than they perform.
Nala 對銷售員的說詞抱持懷疑，知道有些產品聽起來比實際好用。
- trust
confidence and reliance on someone's honesty
- confidence
a positive belief in someone's ability or character
文法句型
with suspicion
treat with suspicion
view with suspicion
用法筆記
Often appears in the phrases 'with suspicion' and 'treat/view/regard with suspicion'. Unlike sense 1 (BELIEF WITHOUT PROOF), this sense is about distrusting someone's character or motives rather than believing a fact. Unlike sense 2 (CRIME OR GUILT), it does not involve a specific accusation but a general wariness.
常見錯誤
4. A tiny quantity of some substance or quality, barely noticeable — used especiall
微量；一絲
極少量的痕跡或味道
A tiny quantity of some substance or quality, barely noticeable — used especially for tastes, smells, colours, or visible signs; for example, a suspicion of garlic in a sauce, or a suspicion of a smile on someone's face.
The sauce had a faint suspicion of garlic that gave the dish a gentle warmth.
醬汁中有一絲淡淡的蒜味，為菜餚增添了溫和的香氣。
a suspicion of [flavour] — pattern
Sari added a suspicion of blue to the white paint, creating a soft sky colour.
Sari 在白色油漆中加入微量藍色，調出柔和的天空色。
There was a suspicion of a smile on the teacher's face as she read the amusing story.
老師讀到那篇有趣的故事時，臉上掠過一絲笑意。
Camille detected a suspicion of lemon in the creamy dessert.
Camille 在綿密的甜點中察覺到一絲檸檬味。
The old envelope carried a suspicion of lavender, bringing back memories of her grandmother.
舊信封上帶有一絲薰衣草的香氣，喚起了她對祖母的回憶。
- lot
a large amount, the opposite of a tiny trace
文法句型
a suspicion of + noun
用法筆記
This sense is limited to the fixed pattern 'a suspicion of + noun' and is more common in formal or literary writing. It cannot be used with numbers ('two suspicions of salt') or with large quantities. Do not confuse with the main meanings of suspicion (belief/mistrust); the quantity sense is unrelated.
常見錯誤
suspicion — 動詞
- suspicionpresent simple I / you / we / they
- suspicions3rd person singular
- suspicioning-ing form
- suspicionedpast simple
1. To suspect — an informal, nonstandard use of the noun 'suspicion' as a verb, mai
誤當動詞
非正式地將名詞當動詞使用
To suspect — an informal, nonstandard use of the noun 'suspicion' as a verb, mainly found in regional or dialectal American English. It is not accepted in formal writing.
"I suspicion that he has been sneaking cookies before dinner," the grandmother said with a wink.
「我懷疑他晚飯前偷吃了餅乾，」祖母眨著眼說。
nonstandard transitive verb; replaced by 'suspect' in standard English
A few older residents suspicioned the developer of hiding the true cost of the new buildings.
幾位年長居民懷疑建商隱瞞了新建築的真實成本。
The old fisherman suspicioned every stranger who came near his boat.
老漁夫懷疑每一個靠近他船隻的陌生人。
"I suspicion you have been reading my mail," the landlord said with a frown.
「我懷疑你一直在偷看我的信件，」房東皺著眉頭說。
- suspect
the standard verb; use this instead of 'suspicion' in all formal and most informal contexts
文法句型
suspicion + that-clause
suspicion + object + of + noun
用法筆記
This verb form is widely considered nonstandard. In standard English, always use 'suspect' instead. You may encounter it in novels that use dialect, but do not use it in your own writing or speaking.