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doubting

UK //ˈdaʊtɪŋ//US //ˈdaʊtɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'douten',受古法语 'douter'(怀疑)影响,最终源于拉丁语 'dubitare'(犹豫)。词尾 '-ing' 表示形容词或现在分词形式。

adjective

❶ 表示怀疑或不信任的状态,形容人对某事持不确定或质疑态度,常带有犹豫不决的心理特征。

“She gave him a doubting look when he claimed to have finished the work.”

(当他声称已完成工作时,她向他投去怀疑的目光。)

“The doubting crowd hesitated to believe the unexpected news.”

(心存疑虑的人群迟迟不愿相信这个意外消息。)

同义词:skeptical, uncertain, hesitant

verb

❶ 作为动词现在分词形式,表示正在对某事的真实性或可能性产生怀疑,强调持续性的质疑行为。

“He kept doubting his ability to pass the exam until the results came out.”

(在成绩公布前,他一直怀疑自己能否通过考试。)

“Doubting her motives, he decided to investigate further.”

(因怀疑她的动机,他决定进一步调查。)

同义词:questioning, disbelieving, suspecting

常见短语

doubting Thomas — 源自圣经中多疑的多马,指对未经亲身验证的事物坚决不信的人,常带幽默或批评意味。

“Don't be such a doubting Thomas—I really did see a UFO last night!”

(别当多疑的多马——我昨晚真的看见了不明飞行物!)