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misgivings

UK //ˌmɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋz//US //ˌmɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋz//

词源

源自中古英语 'misgiven'(给予错误),由 'mis-'(错误)和 'give'(给予)组成,最初指'给予错误的感觉'。

noun

❶ 指对某事感到不安或怀疑的情绪,通常是因为担心可能发生不好的结果。

“She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.”

(她对接受这份工作感到非常不安。)

“Despite his misgivings, he decided to go ahead with the plan.”

(尽管心存疑虑,他还是决定继续执行计划。)

同义词:doubts, reservations, qualms, unease, apprehensions

常见短语

have misgivings about — 对某事感到不安或怀疑,通常因为担心可能的不良后果。

“Many parents have misgivings about sending their children to that school.”

(许多家长对把孩子送到那所学校感到担忧。)