区别辨析hang与suspend

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。