hang与suspend这两个动词均含“挂、吊”之意。
hang : 通常指一端固定于一点或一条线上,另一端悬于空中的状态。
- A heavy gold necklace hung around her neck.
她脖子上挂着一串粗重的金项链。 - Party decorations hung (down) from the ceiling.
聚会装饰物从天花板上垂下来。 - The curtains hung in thick folds.
窗帘打着密密的褶子垂着。 - Hang your coat and hat (up) on the rack over there.
把你的大衣和帽子挂在那边的架子上。
suspend : 侧重悬挂物支撑点的灵活性和活动自由。
- The builders worked on wooden platforms, suspended by ropes from the roof of the building.
建筑工人站在用绳子从房顶上吊下来的木制平台上作业。 - It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs suspended in the air.
我躺在医院的病床上,腿悬吊在半空,难受极了。