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Suspecting Meaning in English

word · lemma: suspect

səˈspɛktɪŋ
suh-SPEK-ting
səspˈɛktɪŋ
suh-SPEK-ting

释义

Believing that something is true or possible, especially something bad, without having proof; having doubts about someone's honesty or actions.

用法与细微差别

Used for ongoing or current doubt. 'Suspect' is the verb; 'suspecting' is often used for people currently having doubts. Common collocations: 'suspecting someone of something'. Not as strong as 'accusing'—no proof yet.

例句

The police are suspecting him of stealing.

basic

She is suspecting her neighbor of lying.

basic

I am suspecting something is wrong.

basic

Everyone was suspecting Mark, but he turned out to be innocent.

natural

If you're suspecting something, just ask directly.

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He started suspecting that his friend was hiding something important.

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