| 单词 | suspicious |
| 释义 | suspicious (səspɪʃəs ) 1. adjective B2 If you are suspicious of someone or something, you do not trust them, and are careful when dealing with them. He was rightly suspicious of meeting me until I reassured him I was not writing about him. [+ of] He has his father's suspicious nature. Synonyms: distrustful, suspecting, sceptical, doubtful suspiciously adverb [ADVERB after verb] B2 'What is it you want me to do?' Adams asked suspiciously. 2. adjective If you are suspicious of someone or something, you believe that they are probably involved in a crime or some dishonest activity. Two officers on patrol became suspicious of two men in a car. [+ of] A woman kept prisoner in a basement was rescued after suspicious neighbours tipped off police. 3. adjective B2 If you describe someone or something as suspicious, you mean that there is some aspect of them which makes you think that they are involved in a crime or a dishonest activity. He reported that two suspicious-looking characters had approached Callendar. Nottingham police last night found what they described as a suspicious package. suspiciously adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective/adverb] B2 They'll ask whether anyone was seen acting suspiciously in the area. Police were told to arrest voters found with suspiciously large sums of money in their pockets. 4. See also suspiciously Collocations: suspicious behaviour Any evidence supplied of his good character or the suspicious behaviour of the hotel chef would be insufficient. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Local people will also be encouraged to look out for suspicious behaviour. Times, Sunday Times (2016) She asked the public to be on the lookout for suspicious behaviour and to contact the police. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This security fence was enhanced in 1999 and 2000 to electronically detect any suspicious movement on the fence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other surveillance systems that have been tested can detect unusual or suspicious movements suggesting someone could be about to commit a crime. Times, Sunday Times Prem for his suspicious movements. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the recording it was noticed that a suspicious pattern of coughing could be heard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Bosses say a computer system will identify rogue numbers by monitoring calls to its ten million domestic customers and noting suspicious patterns. The Sun The security of the nation hinges on speedy information and identifying suspicious patterns of behaviour. Times, Sunday Times While there are legitimate reasons to issue refunds and cancel sales, most large retailers use automated systems that monitor till activity and highlight suspicious patterns in such transactions. Times, Sunday Times The computer program will monitor 75 million transactions a day by branch and call-centre staff in an attempt to identify suspicious patterns and nail the culprits. Times, Sunday Times A suspicious substance was sent for lab tests. The Sun Officers searched him and found a suspicious substance. The Sun They can detect airborne particles of suspicious substances, such as hydrogen peroxide, from a distance of 400 metres. Times, Sunday Times Liquid in hold baggage did not present a problem because the larger scanners used to screen it were more sophisticated and better able to detect suspicious substances. Times, Sunday Times The new technology, which works by detecting nitrogen atoms, can identify suspicious substances. Times, Sunday Times I ask what type of fraud consists of somebody simply asking a bank to investigate a suspicious transaction - of course, he can't tell me. Times, Sunday Times At present, banks, estate agents and other businesses that accept cash must file reports every time they see a suspicious transaction. Times, Sunday Times Even when banks call customers for a good reason - to verify a suspicious transaction on their account - they can get it wrong. Times, Sunday Times There were also problems with identifying and labelling retail products that might contain the dual-use chemicals and with shopworkers determining what was a suspicious transaction. Times, Sunday Times And there were failings in monitoring customers and the reporting of suspicious transactions. The Sun A third was nicked when a suspicious vehicle was spotted. The Sun The claim was swiftly denied by officials but more confusion followed when the courthouse was evacuated and the crowd was told to disperse amid reports of a suspicious vehicle. The Sun Today the ministry of defence will reveal that autonomous sensors that can detect suspicious vehicle and human activity in urban battlefields have undergone successful trials. Times, Sunday Times A number of people reported a suspicious vehicle in the area the same day. The Sun While leaving the neighborhood, he passes a suspicious vehicle heading towards his house. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 令人怀疑的 Japanese: 疑わしい |
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