| 释义 |
hes·i·tate /ˈhezɪteɪt/ vi. | vt. | phr.
❶ vi.
1. 犹豫，踌躇，迟疑不决
I didn't hesitate to say it. 我毫不犹豫(或马上)把它讲了出来。
I hesitated (about) whether to accept the invitation. 我对是否接受邀请拿不定主意。
These men hesitate at nothing. 这些人什么都干得出来。
2. 觉得也许不该，有疑虑；不愿意
I hesitate to ask you, but will you lend me some money? 也许我不该问你，你肯借我一些钱吗?
He hesitated to break the law. 他怕违反法律。
3. 稍停，停顿
I hesitated on the way upstairs. 上楼时我稍停了一下。
She hesitated before asking the question. 她支吾了一下，然后提出问题。
4. 说话结结巴巴，言语支吾
❷ vt.
犹豫地(或不情愿地、言语支吾地)表示
I choose rather to hesitate my opinion than to assert it roundly. 我喜欢把我的意见讲得含糊一些，而不愿直截了当地把它讲出来。
[<L haesitāre < haerēre to cling to] phr. He who hesitates is lost. 〈谚〉当断不断，必有后患。 (或犹豫不决者必遭大难。) hes·i·tat·erhes·i·ta·tor n. |