
好词典

源自中古英语 'waveren',与古诺尔斯语 'vafra'(徘徊)相关,可能受到古英语 'wæfre'(不稳定的)影响。
❶ 指人在做决定时犹豫不决,表现出不确定或动摇的状态,常因内心矛盾或外部压力导致。
“She wavered between accepting the job offer and staying at her current company.”
(她在接受新工作邀约和留在现公司之间犹豫不决。)
“His voice wavered as he spoke about the difficult decision.”
(当他谈到这个艰难的决定时,声音变得颤抖。)
❶ 指物体轻微晃动或不稳定地移动,如火焰摇曳或旗帜飘动。
“The candle flame wavered in the breeze.”
(烛火在微风中摇曳。)
“The flag wavered atop the pole during the storm.”
(暴风雨中,旗帜在旗杆顶端飘摇。)
never wavered — 形容某人始终坚定,没有动摇过决心或信念。
“Despite all the challenges, she never wavered in her commitment to the cause.”
(尽管面临重重挑战,她对这项事业的承诺从未动摇。)
wavering voice — 指因情绪激动或紧张而颤抖的声音。
“He spoke with a wavering voice as he delivered the sad news.”
(他用颤抖的声音宣布了这个悲伤的消息。)