doubt noun ⇨doubt1 (a feeling of doubt)⇨doubt2 (express doubts)⇨no doubt⇨probablyadv.⇨in doubt⇨unclearadj. (Its success is not in doubt.)⇨in doubt⇨unsureadj. (If in doubt, wear black.)doubt verb ⇨doubt (I doubt it.)⇨suspect (I have no reason to doubt him.)doubt1
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a feeling of doubt疑惑的感觉raise/express doubts about sth对某事提出/表示疑问doubt ♦︎ question ♦︎ uncertainty ♦︎ confusion ♦︎ a question mark over sth ♦︎ indecisionThese are all words for a feeling that you are not sure about sb/sth.这些词均表示困惑或疑惑。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆doubt / uncertainty / confusion / a question mark / indecision over sth◆doubt / uncertainty / confusion / indecision about / as to sth◆in doubt / question / uncertainty◆beyond / without doubt / question◆considerable doubt / uncertainty / confusion◆serious doubt / confusion◆slight uncertainty / confusion◆to come into / be open to doubt / question◆to express doubt / uncertainty◆to clear up / dispel doubt / uncertainty / confusion■doubt [uncountable] the state of not being sure about sth or not believing sth疑惑;困惑;不确定;不相信◆There is some doubt about the best way to do it.人们对这件事的最佳做法有点疑惑。◆There is no doubt at all that we did the right thing.毫无疑问我们做得对。◆New evidence has cast doubt on the guilt of the man jailed for the crime.新的证据使大家对这个犯罪入狱的男人是否有罪产生了疑问。◆The success of the system is not in doubt.这种制度的成功确定无疑。◆If in doubt, wear black.拿不定主意就穿黑色衣服吧。◆He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it.他拍了一些很优秀的影片,这一点毫无疑问。◆ (law法律) The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying.控方可以确切无疑地证实这个女人一直在撒谎。 see also doubtful ⇨ unlikely1, doubtful ⇨ unsure■question [uncountable] a lack of certainty about sth that is shared with other people怀疑;困惑◆Her honesty is beyond question.她的诚实是毋庸置疑的。◆His suitability for the job is open to question.他是否适合这项工作还需要考虑。◆Her version of events was accepted without question.她对事情的陈述被毫无疑问地接受了。◆The incident brought into question the safety of travellers in the region.这次事件引起了人们对该地区的游客安全问题的怀疑。■uncertainty [uncountable] (ratherformal) the state of not being sure about sth犹豫;迟疑;无把握◆There is considerable uncertainty about the company's future.这家公司的前景相当渺茫。◆He had an air of uncertainty about him.他显出对他将信将疑的神情。OPPcertainty ⇨ faith see also uncertain ⇨ unsureNOTE辨析 Doubt or uncertainty?Doubt often refers to an active state of mind that questions sb/sth. * doubt常指对人、事、物有所怀疑的一种积极心态◆Religious doubt is an integral element of faith.怀疑是宗教信仰的一个组成部分。Uncertainty is less forceful and means a more passive lack of certainty about sth. * uncertainty语义较弱,指一种比较消极的不确定性◆Religious uncertainty is an integral element of faith.■confusion [uncountable, countable] a state of uncertainty about what is happening, what you should do or what sth means不确定;困惑◆There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be.对于正确程序应该是什么还是有些不明确。◆There was a confusion as to what to do next.不清楚下一步该怎么办。 see also confused ⇨ confused1, confusing ⇨ confusing■a ˈquestion mark over sth■a ˈquestion mark against sth
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(ratherinformal) used to say that sth is not certain, especially what will happen to sth in the future对(前景)的疑问;悬在⋯上的问号◆There's still a big question mark hanging over his future with the team.他在队里的前途如何还是个大问号。■indecision ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn [uncountable] the state of being unable to decide on sth无决断力;优柔寡断◆After a moment's indecision, he said yes.犹豫片刻之后,他答应了。◆She went through a period of terrible uncertainty and indecision.她经历过一个极度彷徨和无所适从的阶段。▸indecisive ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv
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◆a weak and indecisive man软弱而且不果断的人doubt2
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a feeling of doubt疑惑的感觉raise/express doubts about sth对某事提出/表示疑问doubt ♦︎ suspicion ♦︎ uncertainty ♦︎ misgiving ♦︎ second thoughts ♦︎ qualm ♦︎ scruple ♦︎ compunctionThese are all words for a feeling that you may not be doing the right thing.这些词均表示对所做事情正确与否的怀疑或疑问。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆doubts / suspicions / uncertainties / misgivings / second thoughts / qualms / scruples / compunction about sth◆without a doubt / misgivings / a qualm / scruples / compunction◆considerable / great / grave / deep / serious doubts / suspicion / misgivings◆to have doubts / suspicions / misgivings / second thoughts / qualms / scruples◆to have no doubts / suspicions / misgivings / qualms / scruples / compunction◆to feel (no) doubt / qualms / compunction◆to express doubts / suspicions / misgivings◆to raise / arouse / voice doubts / suspicions■doubt [countable] a feeling of not being sure about sth or not believing sth怀疑;疑问◆His failure to appear raises serious doubts as to his reliability.他的缺席使人们对他是否可以信赖产生了严重的怀疑。◆Doubts have arisen over the viability of the schedule.人们对该时间表的可行性产生了疑问。◆They say they'll be here on time but I have my doubts about that.他们说会准时到达这里,但我对此存疑。◆I had been aware of a nagging doubt growing in my mind.我知道自己心中正滋生出一种难以消除的怀疑。 see also doubt ⇨ suspectverb■suspicion [uncountable, countable] a feeling that sb has done sth wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof(对人行为或品德的)怀疑,嫌疑◆He was arrested on suspicion of murder.他因涉嫌谋杀而被捕。◆They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion.他们驾车缓缓离去,以免引起怀疑。◆I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth.我暗自怀疑她没有说真话。◆She was reluctant to voice her suspicions.她不愿意吐露自己的怀疑。 see also suspicion ⇨ scepticism, suspect ⇨ suppose, suspicious ⇨ suspicious12■uncertainty [countable] something that you cannot be sure about; a situation that causes you to feel uncertain拿不准的事;无把握的局面◆All of us are a bit afraid of life's uncertainties and unexpected problems.我们大家对于人生的不可知因素与始料不及的困难都有点害怕。◆She tried to get on with her life amidst the uncertainties of war.在兵荒马乱之中,她设法继续生活下去。OPPcertainty ⇨ certainty see also uncertain ⇨ unclear■misgiving ˌmɪsˈgɪvɪŋ [countable, usually plural, uncountable] (ratherformal) feelings of doubt or anxiety about what might happen, or about whether or not sth is the right thing to do疑虑;顾虑◆I had grave misgivings about making the trip.对于这次旅行我有过极大的顾虑。◆I read the letter with a sense of misgiving.我带着疑虑看了那封信。■second thoughts
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a change in your opinion after thinking about sth again又一想,转念一想(改变主意)◆You're not having second thoughts about it, are you?你还没有改变主意,对吗?◆ (BrE) I'll wait here. No, on second thoughts, I'll come with you.我就在这儿等。不,我想想,还是跟你一起走吧。◆ (NAmE) On second thought, I'll come with you.我转念一想,还是跟你一起走。ⓘ Second thoughts is used in the two idioms have ˌsecond ˈthoughts and on ˈsecond thoughts (on ˈsecond thought in American English). * second thoughts用于have second thoughts和on second thoughts两个习语中(美式英语为on second thought)。■qualm kwɑːm, kwɔːm [countable, usually plural] an uncomfortable feeling of doubt or worry about whether what you are doing is right(对自己行为的)顾虑,不安◆He had been working very hard so he had no qualms about taking a few days off.他一直辛勤工作,所以休息几天他觉得心安理得。■scrupleˈskruːpl [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a feeling that makes you reluctant to do sth that you think may be morally wrong(道德上的)顾忌,顾虑◆I overcame my moral scruples.我抛开了道德上的顾虑。◆He had no scruples about spying on her.他肆无忌惮地暗中盯着她。◆She is totally without scruple.她完全无所顾忌。 see also scrupulous ⇨ goodadj.5, unscrupulous ⇨ corrupt■compunction kəmˈpʌŋkʃn [uncountable] (formal) a slight feeling of guilt for sth you have done or might do内疚;愧疚◆She felt no compunction about leaving her job.她对自己的辞职一点儿也不感到懊悔。ⓘ In American English compunction can also be countable.在美式英语中compunction亦可作可数名词◆ (NAmE) She has no compunctions about rejecting the plan.她对拒绝那个计划丝毫不后悔。doubt
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doubt ♦︎ question ♦︎ challenge ♦︎ dispute ♦︎ contest ♦︎ queryThese words all mean to have or express uncertainty about sb/sth.这些词均表示怀疑或无把握。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to doubt / question / challenge / dispute / query whether...◆to doubt / dispute that...◆to doubt / question / challenge / dispute / contest the validity of sth◆to doubt / question / challenge the wisdom of sb / sth◆to doubt / question / challenge a story◆to doubt / question sb's integrity / motives◆to question / challenge / dispute / contest / query a decision◆to seriously doubt / question / challenge / dispute / contest sth■doubt [transitive] to feel uncertain about sth; to feel that sth is not true or will probably not happen怀疑;对⋯无把握;认为⋯未必可能◆There seems no reason to doubt her story.似乎没有理由怀疑她所说的话。◆'Do you think England will win?'-'I doubt it.'“你认为英格兰队会赢吗?”“不一定。”◆I never doubted (that) she would come.我从未怀疑过她会来。◆I doubt if the new one will be any better.我不敢肯定这个新的是否会好一些。 see also doubtful ⇨ unlikely1, doubtful ⇨ unsure, undoubted ⇨ undoubted■question [transitive] to have or express doubts or suspicions about sth表示疑问;怀疑◆I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it.他说什么我就信什么,从未有过怀疑。◆No one has ever questioned her judgement.对她的判断从没有人表示过怀疑。◆He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault.他怀疑是否应把事故责任全归咎于卡车司机一个人。 see also unquestioned ⇨ undoubted, unquestionable ⇨ conclusive■challenge ˈtʃæləndʒ [transitive] to express or cause doubts about whether sth is true or legal; to refuse to accept sth对⋯怀疑;质疑;拒绝接受◆The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court.这种说法纯属捏造,已在法庭上被揭穿。◆This discovery challenges traditional beliefs.这个发现是对传统信念的冲击。◆She does not like anyone challenging her authority.她不喜欢任何人挑战她的权威。 see also unchallenged ⇨ undoubted■dispute dɪˈspjuːt [transitive] to express doubts about whether sth is true and valid质疑;对⋯表示异议(或怀疑)◆These figures have been disputed.有人对这些数字提出了质疑。◆The players disputed the referee's decision.参赛选手对裁判的裁决提出了异议。◆No one is disputing that there is a problem.没有人否认问题的存在。 see also undisputed ⇨ undoubted, indisputable ⇨ conclusive■contest kənˈtest [transitive] to formally oppose a decision or statement and try to have it changed(正式地)争辩,提出异议,反对◆Her son contested the will, stating that she was not of sound mind when she signed it.她儿子对遗嘱提出了质疑,说她签字时神志不清。◆The divorce was not contested.这桩离婚案没有人提出异议。 see also uncontested ⇨ undoubted■queryˈkwɪəri; NAmEˈkwɪri [transitive] to express doubts about whether sth is correct or not怀疑;表示疑虑◆We queried the bill as it seemed far too high.账单上的费用似乎太高了,我们对此表示怀疑。NOTE辨析 Question or query?These words are very close in meaning, although question is more frequent. Query is often used to express doubts about the details of sth, such as a bill, a report or an expenses claim. Question expresses stronger doubt, including the doubt that sth exists at all.这两个词含义十分相近,只是question更常用些。query常指对某事细节内容起疑,如账单、报告或费用报销等。question指较强烈的怀疑,包括怀疑某事是否真的存在◆I question the existence of life on other planets.我对其他行星上是否有生物感到怀疑。◆I query the existence of life on other planets.
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