suspicion
/səˈspɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3480 in the learning path
怀疑；嫌疑
Definitions
n. a belief that something is wrong without definite proof
怀疑；嫌疑
n. a feeling that someone or something cannot be trusted
猜疑；不信任
n. a very small amount of something
一点儿；少许
Example
I had a suspicion that someone had moved my keys.
我怀疑有人动过我的钥匙。
A lack of transparency can increase public suspicion of how government contracts are awarded.
缺乏透明度会加深公众对政府合同授予方式的怀疑。
Collocations
- arouse suspicion
- under suspicion
- on suspicion of theft
- a suspicion that
Word family
- suspect (v.)
- suspicious (adj.)
- suspiciously (adv.)
Synonyms
- doubt
- mistrust
Antonyms
- trust
Usage tip
常用suspicion of或suspicion that从句。
FAQ
- What does suspicion mean?
- a belief that something is wrong without definite proof a feeling that someone or something cannot be trusted a very small amount of something
- How is suspicion pronounced?
- UK /səˈspɪʃən/, US /səˈspɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
