/sə'spenʃn; sə`spɛnʃən/ n
1 [U] suspending or being suspended 悬挂; 悬浮; 暂停; 延缓; 停职
*the suspension of a rule, law, etc 规则、法令等的暂停实施
* the suspension of a pupil from school 对一名学生的停学处分
* She appealed against her suspension. 她对被停职一事已进行上诉.
2 [U] system of parts (eg springs and shock absorbers) by which a vehicle is supported on its axles （车辆的）悬挂装置（如弹簧及减震器）
*The poor suspension gives a rather bumpy ride. 因悬挂装置性能差, 行驶时很颠簸. =>illus at App
1 见附录1插图, page xii.
3 [C, U] (state of a) liquid containing tiny particles of solid matter floating in it 悬浮（液）
*medicine in powder form held in suspension, ie to be taken by drinking 药粉悬浮剂（口服用）.

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1【stopping something】
2【making somebody leave】
3【part of a vehicle】
4【liquid】

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【STOPPING SOMETHING】[U]
when something is officially stopped for a period of time
suspension of
　Both sides are now working towards a suspension of hostilities.
【MAKING SOMEBODY LEAVE】[C]
when someone is not allowed to go to school, do their job, or take part in an activity for a period of time as a punishment
　He received a six-month suspension for unprofessional behaviour.
suspension from
　The fight led to his suspension from school.
【PART OF A VEHICLE】[U]
a part attached to the wheels of a vehicle that makes it more comfortable on roads that are not smooth
　a car with an excellent suspension system
【LIQUID】[C]technical
a liquid mixture in which very small pieces of solid material are contained in the liquid but have not combined with it