英语词汇“suspicion”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

suspicion

(səspɪʃən )

Word forms: suspicions

1. variable noun [oft NOUN that, under N]

Suspicion or a suspicion is a belief or feeling that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong.

There was a suspicion that this runner attempted to avoid the procedures for dope testing.

The police said their suspicions were aroused because Mr Owens had other marks on his body.

Scotland Yard had assured him he was not under suspicion.

... police arrested nineteen people on suspicion of burglary.

[Also + of]

2. variable noun

If there is suspicion of someone or something, people do not trust them or consider them to be reliable.

...the common British suspicion of psychotherapy. [+ of]

He may have had some suspicions of Michael Foster, the editor of the journal. [+ of]

I was always regarded in the Army with a certain amount of suspicion because of my left-wing tendencies.

3. countable noun [oft NOUN that]

A suspicion is a feeling that something is probably true or is likely to happen.

I have a sneaking suspicion that they are going to succeed.

Astronomers will have to collect more spectra from these stars to confirm their suspicions.

Synonyms: idea, notion, hunch, guess

4. singular noun

A suspicion of something is a very small amount of it. [written]

...large blooms of white with a suspicion of pale pink. [+ of]

Synonyms: trace, touch, hint, shadow

5. to point the finger of suspicion phrase [VERB inflects, PHRASE noun]

To point the finger of suspicion or blame at someone means to make people suspect them of doing wrong or blame them for doing wrong.

Forensic evidence points the finger of suspicion firmly at him.

Quotations:

Caesar's wife should be above suspicionJulius Caesar

There is no smoke without firePlautusCurculio

Collocations:

arouse suspicion

Some of these purchases were made in cash, further arousing suspicion.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

But the four still arouse suspicion when they fail to get the answers wrong.

The Sun (2009)

He offered to go into the kitchen to make coffee, which aroused suspicion.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

climate of suspicion

These shop-a-neighbour campaigns feed the climate of suspicion already corroding trust.

Times, Sunday Times

In a climate of suspicion and animosity, internal communication has broken down.

Times, Sunday Times

The climate of suspicion in cycling remains debilitating — it doesn't take much to push the scandal buttons.

Times, Sunday Times

How do you persuade adults to behave differently when they know they exist in a climate of suspicion and hostility?

Times, Sunday Times

Almost certainly, but a similar climate of suspicion ensures that the conspiracies are already sprouting, and spreading.

Times, Sunday Times

confirm suspicions

My suspicions were confirmed by a blood test.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

There is not a single tangible element in this case that can confirm the suspicions.

The Sun (2015)

The next time I got home my suspicions were confirmed.

The Sun (2014)

deep suspicion

Inevitably there was deep suspicion about what he was up to.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

The CIA did not share its enthusiasm for a man they regarded with deep suspicion.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

The two countries have spent much of the past 100 years mired in deep suspicion of one another.

Times, Sunday Times (2014)

initial suspicion

The initial suspicion was mutual.

Globe and Mail

Despite initial suspicion, they agree to help each other and travel to the refuge.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

After initial suspicion of the internees relaxed on the island, in both residents and the authorities alike, employment outside of the camps was permitted.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

He eventually succeeded and after initial suspicion was allowed to continue photographing them.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Both faced initial suspicion from the villagers, but over the course of the series came to be accepted as part of the community.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

mutual suspicion

Mutual suspicion already clouds the relationship between the two countries.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

In place of mutual suspicion and mistrust, we would have a common bond of interest.

The Sun (2011)

Their final months together were spent in mutual suspicion that one of them might betray him.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

object of suspicion

Even so, the bike was initially an object of suspicion and ridicule.

Times, Sunday Times

He had become an object of suspicion, and, although the league continued to remain in force, and gained some new adherents in succeeding years, its real power had dissipated.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

They might even be viewed as objects of suspicion.

Christianity Today

They make a living by basket-making, horse-dealing, fortune-telling; and have been usually objects of suspicion, from their nomadic life and habits.

Times, Sunday Times

We have become objects of suspicion to institutions that used to make us feel secure: banks, councils, the police.

Times, Sunday Times

police suspicion

It cannot keep the public up to speed on such crucial matters as police suspicion and potential crime.

The Sun

They eventually come under police suspicion.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

This has at least proved to be a serious case; the police suspicions must be substantial.

Times, Sunday Times

prompt suspicion

His rise prompted suspicion in the federation, which used a statistical model to compare his results against normal performance.

Times,Sunday Times

Something doesn't quite stack up here and prompts suspicions that one of the excuses belongs in the 'cat ate my homework' category.

Times, Sunday Times

The similarity of the anecdotes prompted suspicion that he could be mimicking other veterans' feats.

Times, Sunday Times

But the men's stories prompted suspicion because of discrepancies.

canada.com

The prospect prompted suspicions from both wings of the party.

Times, Sunday Times

reasonable suspicion

But reasonable suspicion exists that they are planning a terror attack.

The Sun (2009)

There can be no arrest without reasonable suspicion.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

That is certainly enough to prompt the reasonable suspicion that horrific crimes, including murder, have been committed at the home.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

report a suspicion

Report your suspicion that your plate has been cloned to the police and obtain a crime reference number.

Times, Sunday Times

It added that it relied on its users to help police the site and report their suspicions.

Times, Sunday Times

You have no choice but to report your suspicions now.

Times, Sunday Times

He often reported suspicions, but it made no difference.

Times, Sunday Times

It involves being unafraid to report suspicions to the police.

The Sun

sneaking suspicion

She has a good job and I have a sneaking suspicion that she earns more than me.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

We have a sneaking suspicion it won't be her last hit record.

The Sun (2014)

I have a sneaking suspicion that this wonderful film will walk off with the Palme d'Or.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

suspicion of wrongdoing

There has been rising suspicion of wrongdoing linked to the winning of hosting rights in 2000, and irregular seven-figure payments years later.

Times, Sunday Times

Suspicion of wrongdoing was enough to make an arrest and hold a suspect as a prisoner of war without charge, although cases were reviewed every six months.

Times, Sunday Times

If the suspicion of wrongdoing clings to weakening leaders, they are too often tempted to use the trappings of office to brush away critics and whistle-blowers.

Times, Sunday Times

In these situations where the warrant requirement doesn't apply a search or seizure nonetheless must be justified by some individualized suspicion of wrongdoing.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Twenty-five of those athletes have been sanctioned for doping violations, and suspicions of wrongdoing stretch back to 2008.

Times, Sunday Times

widespread suspicion

The revulsion against the televangelists when the scandals broke came partly from the widespread suspicion that they were only in it for the money.

Christianity Today

The widespread suspicion that no party has a proper grasp of the housing market's problems lies behind the current mood.

Times, Sunday Times

This clutter fuelled the widespread suspicion that he was a meddler with a butterfly mind.

Times, Sunday Times

There will be widespread suspicion that nobody else would get this permission, because it breaches so many sound principles of good planning.

Times, Sunday Times

The change sparked widespread suspicion that the government was trying to foist a dodgy measure of inflation on an unsuspecting public.

Times, Sunday Times

Translations:

Chinese: 怀疑

Japanese: 容疑犯罪や不正の

单词	suspicion
释义	suspicion (səspɪʃən ) Word forms: suspicions 1. variable noun [oft NOUN that, under N] Suspicion or a suspicion is a belief or feeling that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong. There was a suspicion that this runner attempted to avoid the procedures for dope testing. The police said their suspicions were aroused because Mr Owens had other marks on his body. Scotland Yard had assured him he was not under suspicion. ... police arrested nineteen people on suspicion of burglary. [Also + of] 2. variable noun If there is suspicion of someone or something, people do not trust them or consider them to be reliable. ...the common British suspicion of psychotherapy. [+ of] He may have had some suspicions of Michael Foster, the editor of the journal. [+ of] I was always regarded in the Army with a certain amount of suspicion because of my left-wing tendencies. 3. countable noun [oft NOUN that] A suspicion is a feeling that something is probably true or is likely to happen. I have a sneaking suspicion that they are going to succeed. Astronomers will have to collect more spectra from these stars to confirm their suspicions. Synonyms: idea, notion, hunch, guess 4. singular noun A suspicion of something is a very small amount of it. [written] ...large blooms of white with a suspicion of pale pink. [+ of] Synonyms: trace, touch, hint, shadow 5. to point the finger of suspicion phrase [VERB inflects, PHRASE noun] To point the finger of suspicion or blame at someone means to make people suspect them of doing wrong or blame them for doing wrong. Forensic evidence points the finger of suspicion firmly at him. Quotations: Caesar's wife should be above suspicionJulius Caesar There is no smoke without firePlautusCurculio Collocations: arouse suspicion Some of these purchases were made in cash, further arousing suspicion. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But the four still arouse suspicion when they fail to get the answers wrong. The Sun (2009) He offered to go into the kitchen to make coffee, which aroused suspicion. Times, Sunday Times (2009) climate of suspicion These shop-a-neighbour campaigns feed the climate of suspicion already corroding trust. Times, Sunday Times In a climate of suspicion and animosity, internal communication has broken down. Times, Sunday Times The climate of suspicion in cycling remains debilitating — it doesn't take much to push the scandal buttons. Times, Sunday Times How do you persuade adults to behave differently when they know they exist in a climate of suspicion and hostility? Times, Sunday Times Almost certainly, but a similar climate of suspicion ensures that the conspiracies are already sprouting, and spreading. Times, Sunday Times confirm suspicions My suspicions were confirmed by a blood test. Times, Sunday Times (2013) There is not a single tangible element in this case that can confirm the suspicions. The Sun (2015) The next time I got home my suspicions were confirmed. The Sun (2014) deep suspicion Inevitably there was deep suspicion about what he was up to. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The CIA did not share its enthusiasm for a man they regarded with deep suspicion. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The two countries have spent much of the past 100 years mired in deep suspicion of one another. Times, Sunday Times (2014) initial suspicion The initial suspicion was mutual. Globe and Mail Despite initial suspicion, they agree to help each other and travel to the refuge. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After initial suspicion of the internees relaxed on the island, in both residents and the authorities alike, employment outside of the camps was permitted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He eventually succeeded and after initial suspicion was allowed to continue photographing them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both faced initial suspicion from the villagers, but over the course of the series came to be accepted as part of the community. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 mutual suspicion Mutual suspicion already clouds the relationship between the two countries. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In place of mutual suspicion and mistrust, we would have a common bond of interest. The Sun (2011) Their final months together were spent in mutual suspicion that one of them might betray him. Times, Sunday Times (2012) object of suspicion Even so, the bike was initially an object of suspicion and ridicule. Times, Sunday Times He had become an object of suspicion, and, although the league continued to remain in force, and gained some new adherents in succeeding years, its real power had dissipated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They might even be viewed as objects of suspicion. Christianity Today They make a living by basket-making, horse-dealing, fortune-telling; and have been usually objects of suspicion, from their nomadic life and habits. Times, Sunday Times We have become objects of suspicion to institutions that used to make us feel secure: banks, councils, the police. Times, Sunday Times police suspicion It cannot keep the public up to speed on such crucial matters as police suspicion and potential crime. The Sun They eventually come under police suspicion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This has at least proved to be a serious case; the police suspicions must be substantial. Times, Sunday Times prompt suspicion His rise prompted suspicion in the federation, which used a statistical model to compare his results against normal performance. Times,Sunday Times Something doesn't quite stack up here and prompts suspicions that one of the excuses belongs in the 'cat ate my homework' category. Times, Sunday Times The similarity of the anecdotes prompted suspicion that he could be mimicking other veterans' feats. Times, Sunday Times But the men's stories prompted suspicion because of discrepancies. canada.com The prospect prompted suspicions from both wings of the party. Times, Sunday Times reasonable suspicion But reasonable suspicion exists that they are planning a terror attack. The Sun (2009) There can be no arrest without reasonable suspicion. Times, Sunday Times (2015) That is certainly enough to prompt the reasonable suspicion that horrific crimes, including murder, have been committed at the home. Times, Sunday Times (2008) report a suspicion Report your suspicion that your plate has been cloned to the police and obtain a crime reference number. Times, Sunday Times It added that it relied on its users to help police the site and report their suspicions. Times, Sunday Times You have no choice but to report your suspicions now. Times, Sunday Times He often reported suspicions, but it made no difference. Times, Sunday Times It involves being unafraid to report suspicions to the police. The Sun sneaking suspicion She has a good job and I have a sneaking suspicion that she earns more than me. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We have a sneaking suspicion it won't be her last hit record. The Sun (2014) I have a sneaking suspicion that this wonderful film will walk off with the Palme d'Or. Times, Sunday Times (2008) suspicion of wrongdoing There has been rising suspicion of wrongdoing linked to the winning of hosting rights in 2000, and irregular seven-figure payments years later. Times, Sunday Times Suspicion of wrongdoing was enough to make an arrest and hold a suspect as a prisoner of war without charge, although cases were reviewed every six months. Times, Sunday Times If the suspicion of wrongdoing clings to weakening leaders, they are too often tempted to use the trappings of office to brush away critics and whistle-blowers. Times, Sunday Times In these situations where the warrant requirement doesn't apply a search or seizure nonetheless must be justified by some individualized suspicion of wrongdoing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Twenty-five of those athletes have been sanctioned for doping violations, and suspicions of wrongdoing stretch back to 2008. Times, Sunday Times widespread suspicion The revulsion against the televangelists when the scandals broke came partly from the widespread suspicion that they were only in it for the money. Christianity Today The widespread suspicion that no party has a proper grasp of the housing market's problems lies behind the current mood. Times, Sunday Times This clutter fuelled the widespread suspicion that he was a meddler with a butterfly mind. Times, Sunday Times There will be widespread suspicion that nobody else would get this permission, because it breaches so many sound principles of good planning. Times, Sunday Times The change sparked widespread suspicion that the government was trying to foist a dodgy measure of inflation on an unsuspecting public. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 怀疑 Japanese: 容疑犯罪や不正の
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