suspect
/səˈspekt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3758 in the learning path
怀疑；猜想
Definitions
v. To think something is likely true without being certain.
怀疑；猜想
n. A person believed to have possibly committed a crime.
嫌疑人
adj. Not trustworthy or possibly wrong, unsafe, or dishonest.
可疑的；不可靠的
Example
I suspect the cat knocked the cup off the table.
我怀疑是猫把杯子从桌上碰掉了。
Researchers suspect that prolonged screen use may affect sleep quality, although further evidence is needed.
研究人员推测，长时间使用屏幕可能影响睡眠质量，不过仍需更多证据。
Collocations
- suspect that
- suspect someone of something
- a prime suspect
- suspect evidence
Word family
- suspicion (n.)
- suspicious (adj.)
- suspiciously (adv.)
Usage tip
动词重音在后；名词、形容词读/ˈsʌspekt/。
FAQ
- What does suspect mean?
- To think something is likely true without being certain. A person believed to have possibly committed a crime. Not trustworthy or possibly wrong, unsafe, or dishonest.
- How is suspect pronounced?
- UK /səˈspekt/, US /səˈspekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
