suspected

• 描述被认为真实或可能的事物，通常缺乏证据；也可指被怀疑有某种行为或身份的人。

Describes something that is believed to be true or likely, often without proof.

1. Believed to be true or likelyB2formal

   Considered likely or probable, often without proof.

   疑似

   • The suspected cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
   • He is a suspected member of the criminal organization.
   • The suspected leak in the pipeline was investigated.

   同义词assumedputativesupposed

   反义词certainconfirmedknownprovensure

2. Under suspicionB2formal

   Regarded with suspicion or distrust.

   被怀疑的

   • The suspected thief was taken into custody.
   • Several suspected terrorists were arrested at the border.
   • The police questioned the suspected driver of the getaway car.

   同义词doubtfuldubiousquestionablesuspectsuspicious

   反义词trustedunsuspected

• 动词，表示在没有证据的情况下认为某事（尤指坏事）很可能属实，或怀疑某人不诚实、有罪。

A verb used to express the act of believing something to be true, especially something bad, without having proof, or to doubt the honesty or innocence of someone.

1. Believe guiltyB1formal

   To think that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without having proof.

   怀疑

   • The police suspect him of stealing the car.
   • She suspected her neighbor of breaking the window.
   • They suspect the employee of leaking confidential information.

   同义词accusedistrustmistrust

   反义词absolveacquitclearexoneratetrust

2. Doubt or distrustB1formal

   To have an idea that something is true or likely, especially something bad.

   怀疑

   • I suspect that he is lying about his whereabouts.
   • She suspected foul play in the accident.
   • We suspect that the company is hiding financial losses.

   同义词distrustdoubtmistrustquestion

   反义词believeknowtrust

3. Think possibleB2formal

   To believe something is possible or likely, without being certain.

   怀疑

   • I suspect the weather will turn bad later.
   • He suspects that the project will be delayed.
   • They suspect that the price will increase soon.

   同义词believeconjecturefancyfeelguessimaginespeculatesupposesurmisethink

   反义词confirmdisbelieveknowtrustverify