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单词 suspension
释义 suspension

suspension /səˈspen.ʃən/

noun (STOP)
1
F0 [U] the act of stopping something happening, operating, etc. for a period of time:
» The suspension of fighting is to take effect at 6 a.m. on Monday.» There have been calls for the drug's immediate suspension, following reports that it has dangerous side effects.Thesaurus+: ↑Pauses and interludes
2
F0 [C or U] a punishment in which a person is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity:
» The union is protesting about the suspension of a restaurant worker.» The player is likely to receive a three-match suspension following an incident in yesterday's game.Thesaurus+: ↑Not going to school
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Extra Examples:» There were calls for the suspension of parliament.» The suspension of hostilities allowed both sides to come to the negotiating table.» Staff are furious about a suspension of their flexible working scheme.» The school allows a partial suspension of its rules on the last day of term.
noun [C] (LIQUID)
F0 a liquid in which small pieces of solid are contained, but not dissolved: » a suspension of fine cornflour in corn oilThesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processes
noun [U] (VEHICLE)
F0 equipment fixed to the wheels of a vehicle that reduces the uncomfortable effects of going over road surfaces that are not evenThesaurus+: ↑The engine and engine parts , ↑Engines and motors
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