hesitate

[ˈhezɪteɪt]
  • 释义
  • 犹豫;顾虑;

  • 词义辨析
  • hesitate, falter, vacillate, waver
  • 这组词都可表示“不确定”“缺少信心”。它们的区别是:
    hesitate最常用,指难于下决心去做某事或作出某种选择; falter指行动上明显迟疑或畏缩,暗示有恐惧、紧张、口吃等征兆; vacillate侧重在互相冲突或矛盾的行动方案之间摇摆不定; waver可指因优柔寡断而迟迟不采取行动,或指虽然作出决定,但行动上却表现出动摇或畏缩不前。
  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    The army did not hesitate ; they took the town by storm.

    军队未迟疑, 他们突袭占领了该城.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 2、

    We hope that you will not hesitate to make us aware of any shortcomings which you may find in this plan.

    这个计划有什么缺欠,希望大家提出来.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 3、

    I choose rather to hesitate my opinion than to assert it roundly.

    我宁可犹疑地表示我的意见而不愿直率地断言这件事.

    ——《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 4、

    Do not hesitate to laugh at anything you find amusing.

    只要觉得好笑就尽管笑。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 5、

    Today I might hesitate to turn in a burglar.

    现在让我把入室窃贼送交警方,我可能会有所顾虑。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 6、

    Some parents hesitate to take these steps because they suspect that their child is exaggerating.

    一些家长不愿意采取这些措施,因为他们怀疑自己的孩子在夸大其词。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 7、

    In the event of difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department.

    如果遇到困难,请尽管和我们的客户服务部联系。

    柯林斯例句
  • 8、

    They don't hesitate to open fire when confronted by police.

    他们遭遇警察时毫不犹豫地开火。

    柯林斯例句
  • 9、

    I hesitate to describe him as really clever.

    我不愿说他真的聪明.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 10、

    I will not hesitate to take unpopular decisions.

    我会毫不犹豫地作出并不受欢迎的决定。

    柯林斯例句
  • 11、

    Embarrassment caused me to hesitate.

    窘迫使得我(讲话)吞吞吐吐.

    ——《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 12、

    He did not hesitate to sacrifice his all for protecting his motherland.

    他为保卫祖国不惜牺牲自己的一切.

    ——期刊摘选
  • 13、

    I wouldn't hesitate to go through fire and water for the just cause.

    为了正义事业赴汤蹈火在所不辞.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 14、

    He would not hesitate to give money to anyone down on one's luck.

    他对任何不幸的人都很慷慨.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 15、

    If you get in trouble, don't hesitate to ask for advice.

    如果碰到麻烦, 要赶紧向人求教.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 16、

    She didn't hesitate to tell intrusive photographers to "naff off".

    她毫不客气地叫那些烦人的摄影者“滚开”。

    柯林斯例句
  • 17、

    If you hesitate too long, you will miss the opportunity.

    如果你老是犹豫不决, 那就会错失良机.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 18、

    He do not hesitate to ask her to sit beside him.

    他毫不犹豫地请她坐在他身旁.

    期刊摘选
  • 19、

    How could we hesitate to press forward in the face of difficulties?

    在困难面前怎能畏缩不前 呢 ?

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 20、

    He faced the enemy valiantly , shuned no difficulties and dangers and would not hesitate to lay down his life if need be.

    他英勇对敌,不避艰险,赴汤蹈火在所不计.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 21、

    This could make your superiors hesitate to trust you with major responsibilities.

    这样会使上级不敢对你委以重任。

    柯林斯例句
  • 22、

    Would you like that? Don't hesitate to say no if you'd rather not.

    你喜欢那个吗?如果你不喜欢就直说。

    柯林斯例句
  • 23、

    If you hesitate too long, you will miss this opportunity.

    如果你老是犹豫不决, 你就将失去这次机会.

    期刊摘选
  • 24、

    If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

    有什么问题只管问.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 25、

    They hesitate between fighting and submitting.

    他们不能决定是战还是降.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 26、

    In case you need something, please don't hesitate to ask me.

    如果你需要什么东西, 请不客气地对我说.

    《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 27、

    He did not hesitate for a minute to save the drowning child.

    他毫不踌躇去救那个落水的小孩.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 28、

    Please don't hesitate to tell either Mr Schrader or myself should you feel ill again.

    如果你再觉得不舒服,请尽管告诉施拉德尔先生或我本人。

    柯林斯例句
  • 29、

    People should not hesitate to contact the police if they've noticed anyone acting suspiciously.

    如果发现形迹可疑的人,应该马上报警.

    柯林斯例句
  • 30、

    Don't hesitate to make comments or suggestions if you have any.

    有意见尽管提好了.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》