hesitating

美 [ˈhezɪteɪtɪŋ]英 [ˈhezɪteɪtɪŋ]
  • v.(对某事)犹豫,迟疑不决;疑虑;顾虑
  • adj.犹豫的
  • hesitate的现在分词
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hesitating

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  • 1
    VERB 犹豫;迟疑;踌躇
    If you hesitate, you do not speak or act for a short time, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried about what you are going to say or do.

    The telephone rang. Catherine hesitated, debating whether to answer it...

    电话响了。凯瑟琳犹豫了一下要不要去接。

  • Asked if he would go back, Mr Searle said after some hesitation, 'I'll have to think about that'...

    当被问到是否会回去时,瑟尔先生迟疑了一下说:“我得考虑考虑。”

  • 3
    VERB (因有顾虑而)不愿意(做某事)
    If you hesitate to do something, you delay doing it or are unwilling to do it, usually because you are not certain it would be right. If you do not hesitate to do something, you do it immediately.

    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。

  • 4
    VERB 尽管给我打电话/ 尽管和我们联系
    You can use hesitate in expressions such as 'don't hesitate to call me' or 'don't hesitate to contact us' when you are telling someone that they should do something as soon as it needs to be done and should not worry about disturbing other people.

    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。

adj

1
lacking decisiveness of character;unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Synonym: hesitant

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  1. Time is running short . Stop hesitating .

    时间很急促,不要再犹豫了。

  2. He is still hesitating about taking part in the contest .

    他还在犹豫要不要参加比赛。

  3. I didn 't hesitate for a moment about taking the job .

    我毫不犹豫地接受了那份工作。

  4. Simon saw she was hesitating and pressed home his advantage .

    西蒙见她犹豫不决,便趁机占尽优势。

  5. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries .

    如果有疑问就请尽管和我联系。

  6. She stood hesitating on the threshold .

    她站在门口,犹豫不决。

  7. 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。

  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。

  9. 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。

  10. 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。

  11. I might today 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。

  12. Do not hesitate to laugh at anything you find amusing .

    只要觉得好笑就尽管笑。

  13. 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。

  14. 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。

  15. 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。

  16. 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。

  17. Do you know why he was mulling and hesitating ?

    你知道他为什么前思后想、犹豫不决吗?

  18. He 's the kind of filmmaker who doesn 't hesitate to over-sentimentalize .

    他是那种煽起情来不遗余力的电影制作人。

  19. He did not hesitate to ask Tess to sit beside him .

    他毫不犹豫地请苔丝坐在他身旁。

  20. Don 't hesitate about it any more .

    对那件事不要再犹豫了。

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

    在困难面前怎能畏缩不前呢?

  22. 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。

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

    有意见尽管提好了。

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

    有什么问题只管问。

  25. 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。

  26. 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。

  27. 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。

  28. 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。

  29. We hope you will not hesitate to give your suggestions .

    请在座各位多提意见。

  30. 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。