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unwilling

UK //ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ//US //ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语,由否定前缀 'un-' 和 'willing'(愿意的)组成,字面意思为“不愿意的”。

adjective

❶ 指不愿意做某事,表现出抵触或勉强态度,通常因缺乏兴趣、恐惧或反对而产生。

“He was unwilling to admit his mistake.”

(他不愿意承认自己的错误。)

“She gave an unwilling smile when forced to take a photo.”

(被迫拍照时,她勉强挤出一个笑容。)

同义词:reluctant, hesitant, resistant

常见短语

unwilling participant — 指被迫或勉强参与某事的人,通常表现出不情愿或被动态度。

“He was an unwilling participant in the meeting, only attending because his boss insisted.”

(他是会议中不情愿的参与者,只是因为老板坚持才参加。)