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doubtfully

UK //ˈdaʊtfəli//US //ˈdaʊtfəli//

词源

源自中古英语 'doutful'(怀疑的),加上副词后缀 '-ly',表示‘以怀疑的方式’或‘带有怀疑地’。

adverb

❶ 表示怀疑地,指对某事持不确定或质疑的态度,通常用于描述说话或思考时的语气或方式。

“She looked at him doubtfully, unsure if she could trust his words.”

(她怀疑地看着他,不确定是否能相信他的话。)

“He answered the question doubtfully, as if he wasn't sure of the answer.”

(他犹豫地回答了问题,好像不确定答案是否正确。)

同义词:skeptically, uncertainly, hesitantly

常见短语

say doubtfully — 以怀疑的语气说话,表示对某事的不确定或质疑。

“He said doubtfully, 'Are you sure this will work?'”

(他怀疑地说:‘你确定这能行吗?’)