suspend
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/səˈspend/
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/səˈspend/
to hang something from above
The light was suspended from the ceiling.
灯从天花板上悬挂下来。
to stop something temporarily
They had to suspend the game due to rain.
由于下雨,他们不得不暂停比赛。
to delay something until later
The company decided to suspend the project until next month.
公司决定将项目推迟到下个月。
to temporarily prevent someone from working or attending school
The student was suspended for breaking school rules.
这名学生因违反校规被停学。
to float in air or liquid without moving
Dust particles suspend in the air.
尘埃颗粒悬浮在空气中。