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distrust

UK //dɪsˈtrʌst//US //dɪsˈtrʌst//

词源

源自中古英语 'distrousten',由古法语 'des-'(表示否定)和 'trust'(信任)组成,字面意思为'不信任'。

noun

❶ 不信任或怀疑的感觉,指对某人或某事缺乏信心,认为其不可靠或可能带来伤害。

“There is a deep distrust between the two rival companies.”

(这两家竞争对手公司之间存在很深的不信任。)

“Her distrust of strangers made her reluctant to accept help.”

(她对陌生人的不信任使她不愿接受帮助。)

同义词:mistrust, suspicion, doubt

verb

❶ 对某人或某事感到怀疑或不信任,认为其不可靠或可能有不良意图。

“She distrusts anyone who promises quick wealth.”

(她不信任任何承诺快速致富的人。)

“After being cheated, he began to distrust all online advertisements.”

(被骗后,他开始不信任所有网络广告。)

同义词:mistrust, doubt, be suspicious of

常见短语

mutual distrust — 双方互不信任的状态,通常指在关系或合作中彼此都缺乏信心。

“The peace talks failed due to mutual distrust between the two countries.”

(由于两国之间的互不信任,和平谈判失败了。)

deep-seated distrust — 根深蒂固的不信任,指长期形成、难以改变的怀疑态度。

“The deep-seated distrust between management and workers hindered productivity.”

(管理层和工人之间根深蒂固的不信任阻碍了生产效率。)