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waver

UK //ˈweɪvə(r)//US //ˈweɪvər//

词源

源自中古英语 'waveren',与古诺尔斯语 'vafra'(徘徊)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根,表示摇摆或犹豫的动作。

verb

❶ 指人在决定或立场上犹豫不决、摇摆不定,常因内心矛盾或外部压力而难以坚定选择。

“She wavered between accepting the job offer and staying at her current company.”

(她在接受新工作邀请和留在现公司之间犹豫不决。)

“His voice wavered as he tried to explain the difficult situation.”

(他解释这个困境时声音因情绪波动而颤抖。)

❶ 指物体轻微晃动或不稳定地移动,如光线、火焰或声音的波动现象。

“The shadows of the trees wavered on the wall as the wind blew.”

(风吹过时,树影在墙上微微晃动。)

“Her confidence wavered when she faced the large audience.”

(面对大批观众时,她的信心产生了动摇。)

同义词:hesitate, fluctuate, falter, sway, vacillate

noun

❶ 指犹豫不决的状态或动作,也可表示物体晃动的现象。

“There was a slight waver in his step as he walked after the injury.”

(受伤后他走路时步伐有些轻微不稳。)

“The waver of her voice betrayed her nervousness.”

(她声音的颤抖暴露了她的紧张。)

同义词:tremble, quiver, vibration, fluctuation

常见短语

without wavering — 表示坚定不移、毫不动摇的状态,常用于形容决心或信念的坚定性。

“She pursued her dream without wavering despite all the challenges.”

(尽管面临诸多挑战,她仍坚定不移地追求梦想。)