suspend /səˈspɛnd/ CET4 TEM4 ( suspending, suspended, suspends )

• 1. 

  V-T If you suspend something, you delay it or stop it from happening for a while or until a decision is made about it. 暂停

  例：

  The union suspended strike action this week.

  工会本周暂停了罢工行动。

• 2. 

  V-T If someone is suspended, they are prevented from holding a particular job or position for a fixed length of time or until a decision is made about them. 使停职

  例：

  Julie was suspended from her job shortly after the incident.

  该事件发生后不久，朱莉被停职了。

• 3. 

  V-T If something is suspended from a high place, it is hanging from that place. 悬挂 [usu passive]

  例：

  ...instruments that are suspended on cables.

  …悬挂在电缆上的仪器。