suspicious /səˈspɪʃəs/ adjective Learner's definition of SUSPICIOUS
[more suspicious; most suspicious]
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: causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : causing suspicion令人怀疑的;可疑的 -
We were instructed to report any suspicious activity/behavior in the neighborhood.我们接到指令,要求报告街区出现的任何可疑活动/行为。
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The suspicious vehicle was reported to police.这辆可疑车辆已上报给了警方。
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He died under suspicious circumstances. [=under circumstances that suggest a crime may have been committed]他死得很可疑。
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Suspicious characters were seen hanging around the bank.有人看见几个可疑的家伙在银行附近转悠。
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He found a suspicious lump on his back and was afraid it might be cancer.他发现背部有个可疑的肿块,担心可能是恶性肿瘤。
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: having or showing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : feeling or showing suspicion感觉可疑的;怀疑的 —
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She became suspicious of his behavior.她开始觉得他的行为可疑。
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The dog is suspicious of strangers. [=the dog does not trust strangers]这只狗对陌生人很警觉。
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We noticed the suspicious stare of the security guard.我们注意到警卫怀疑的眼神。
— suspiciously
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“Is there someone in the bedroom?” he asked suspiciously.“卧室里有人吗?”他怀疑地问到。
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The security guard stared at us suspiciously.警卫怀疑地盯着我们。
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He was acting/behaving suspiciously.他的行动/行为可疑。
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The answers on the two students' tests are suspiciously alike.这两个学生的试卷答案相似,令人怀疑。
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This sounds suspiciously like an excuse to get out of work.这听起来使人生疑,像是个摆脱工作的借口。