suspension

noun

sus·pen·sion sə-ˈspen(t)-shən How to pronounce suspension (audio)

: the act of suspending : the state or period of being suspended: such as

: temporary removal (as from office or privileges)

: temporary withholding (as of belief or decision)

: temporary abrogation of a law or rule

d(1)

: the holding over of one or more musical tones of a chord into the following chord producing a momentary discord and suspending the concord which the ear expects

specifically : such a dissonance which resolves downward compare anticipation, retardation

(2)

: the tone thus held over

: stoppage of payment of business obligations : failure

—used especially of a business or a bank

: a rhetorical device whereby the principal idea is deferred to the end of a sentence or longer unit

: the act of hanging : the state of being hung

b(1)

: the state of a substance when its particles are mixed with but undissolved in a fluid or solid

(2)

: a substance in this state

(3)

: a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size compare emulsion

: something suspended

: the means by which something is suspended

especially : the system of devices (such as springs) supporting the upper part of a vehicle on the axles

Example Sentences

He was angry about his suspension from the team. His record shows several suspensions from school. He's under suspension for breaking the rules. a suspension of the rules She was punished by suspension of her driver's license.

Recent Examples on the Web Three officers remain on full suspension pending the outcome of an internal investigation into Thomas’ death.

Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Sam Garvin, vice chairman and a minority owner of the Suns, was chosen by the team to serve as interim Governor during Sarver's suspension that began Tuesday when the NBA announced the findings of the investigation.

Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Honda says that additions will consist of all-terrain tires, skid plates, suspension modifications, and a more sophisticated all-wheel drive system.

Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Other features include Zero’s new Cypher III+ operating system, Bosch’s Stability Control suite, a Showa suspension and Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022 Severe violations that result in immediate account suspension.

Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Pargas was placed on suspension after the Texas House committee investigating the tragedy released a damning 82-page report outlining the responding officers' failures to protect students.

Olivia Osteen, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2022 During that time, Rainey was on administrative duty, and once the criminal case was completed, the Coral Springs Police Internal Affairs investigation began, and then two-month suspension, said Chief Brad McKeone.

Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Wide receiver Agiye Hall returns from suspension this week and could be a big-play target for Ewers.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

suspension

noun

sus·pen·sion sə-ˈspen-shən How to pronounce suspension (audio)

: the act of stopping, removing, or making someone or something ineffective for a time

: the state of being stopped, removed, or made ineffective for a time

suspension of a game

: the period during which someone or something is stopped, removed, or made ineffective

a two week suspension from school

: the act of hanging : the state of being hung

: the system of springs that support the upper part of a vehicle on the axles

单词	suspension
释义	suspension noun sus·pen·sion sə-ˈspen(t)-shən 1 : the act of suspending : the state or period of being suspended: such as a : temporary removal (as from office or privileges) b : temporary withholding (as of belief or decision) c : temporary abrogation of a law or rule d(1) : the holding over of one or more musical tones of a chord into the following chord producing a momentary discord and suspending the concord which the ear expects specifically : such a dissonance which resolves downward compare anticipation, retardation (2) : the tone thus held over e : stoppage of payment of business obligations : failure —used especially of a business or a bank f : a rhetorical device whereby the principal idea is deferred to the end of a sentence or longer unit 2 a : the act of hanging : the state of being hung b(1) : the state of a substance when its particles are mixed with but undissolved in a fluid or solid (2) : a substance in this state (3) : a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size compare emulsion 3 : something suspended 4 : the means by which something is suspended especially : the system of devices (such as springs) supporting the upper part of a vehicle on the axles Synonyms abeyance cold storage deep freeze doldrums dormancy holding pattern latency moratorium quiescence suspended animation suspense See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was angry about his suspension from the team. His record shows several suspensions from school. He's under suspension for breaking the rules. a suspension of the rules She was punished by suspension of her driver's license. Recent Examples on the Web Three officers remain on full suspension pending the outcome of an internal investigation into Thomas’ death. Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Sam Garvin, vice chairman and a minority owner of the Suns, was chosen by the team to serve as interim Governor during Sarver's suspension that began Tuesday when the NBA announced the findings of the investigation. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Honda says that additions will consist of all-terrain tires, skid plates, suspension modifications, and a more sophisticated all-wheel drive system. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Other features include Zero’s new Cypher III+ operating system, Bosch’s Stability Control suite, a Showa suspension and Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022 Severe violations that result in immediate account suspension. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Pargas was placed on suspension after the Texas House committee investigating the tragedy released a damning 82-page report outlining the responding officers' failures to protect students. Olivia Osteen, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2022 During that time, Rainey was on administrative duty, and once the criminal case was completed, the Coral Springs Police Internal Affairs investigation began, and then two-month suspension, said Chief Brad McKeone. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Wide receiver Agiye Hall returns from suspension this week and could be a big-play target for Ewers. Mark Heim \| Mheim@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English suspensyon, from Anglo-French suspension, from Late Latin suspension-, suspensio, from Latin suspendere First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing suspension suspension bridge active suspension independent suspension air suspension suspension points suspension bridge active suspension independent suspension air suspension suspension points Kids Definition suspension noun sus·pen·sion sə-ˈspen-shən 1 : the act of stopping, removing, or making someone or something ineffective for a time 2 : the state of being stopped, removed, or made ineffective for a time suspension of a game 3 : the period during which someone or something is stopped, removed, or made ineffective a two week suspension from school 4 : the act of hanging : the state of being hung 5 : the system of springs that support the upper part of a vehicle on the axles Medical Definition suspension noun sus·pen·sion sə-ˈspen-chən 1 a : the state of a substance when its particles are mixed with but undissolved in a fluid or solid b : a substance in this state see oral suspension 2 : a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size Legal Definition suspension noun sus·pen·sion : the act of suspending : the state or period of being suspended the suspension of an employee suspension noun as in suspense a state of temporary inactivity trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance suspense abeyance moratorium coma suspended animation cold storage inertia quiescence latency inaction rest recession dormancy recess deep freeze standstill motionlessness holding pattern doldrums hibernation impasse slumber remission inertness layoff sleep downtime hypnosis torpor repose idleness Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuation continuance resumption renewal recommencement resuscitation
随便看	stopping distance stopping down stopping in stopping in transit stopping off stopping out stopping over stopping up stoppings stopple stoppled stopples stoppling stops stops (by or in) stops (by) stops (over) stops (up) stops by stops by or in stops down stops in stops off stops out stops over

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