"sneaking suspicion" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 隐约的怀疑
• 暗自怀疑

Definition

“隐约的怀疑”指的是一种好像某事是真的的感觉，虽然没有确凿证据。这种感觉悄然出现，常常没有明显的理由。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

是非正式表达，通常用于生活中的小疑虑。常见表达为‘我有一种隐约的怀疑...’。比直接说‘我怀疑’更委婉、含蓄。

Examples

I have a sneaking suspicion that he's lying.

我有一种**隐约的怀疑**，他在说谎。

She couldn't shake the sneaking suspicion that something was wrong.

她无法摆脱那种**隐约的怀疑**，觉得有什么不对劲。

Do you have a sneaking suspicion about the surprise?

你对这个惊喜有**隐约的怀疑**吗？

I've got this sneaking suspicion that they're planning something behind my back.

我总有一种**暗自怀疑**，他们在背后策划什么。

You know, I have a sneaking suspicion this restaurant isn't as clean as it looks.

你知道吗，我有**暗自怀疑**这家餐厅其实没看起来那么干净。

There's a sneaking suspicion in the office that the company will announce layoffs soon.

办公室里有种**隐约的怀疑**，公司很快会宣布裁员。