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wavering

UK //ˈweɪvərɪŋ//US //ˈweɪvərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'waveren',意为'摇摆'或'犹豫',与古英语 'wæfre'(移动的)相关。

adjective

❶ 形容犹豫不决或摇摆不定的状态,指人在做决定时缺乏信心或立场不坚定。

“She gave a wavering answer when asked about her future plans.”

(当被问及未来计划时,她给出了一个犹豫不决的回答。)

“His wavering commitment to the project caused delays.”

(他对项目的摇摆不定的承诺导致了延误。)

同义词:hesitant, uncertain, indecisive

noun

❶ 指犹豫不决或摇摆不定的行为或状态,常用于描述心理或情绪上的不稳定。

“After much wavering, he finally made up his mind.”

(经过多次犹豫后,他终于下定了决心。)

“Her wavering between two choices was evident to everyone.”

(她在两个选择之间的犹豫不决对每个人来说都很明显。)

同义词:hesitation, indecision, vacillation

常见短语

without wavering — 表示坚定不移,没有任何犹豫或动摇,常用于描述决心或信念。

“She pursued her goals without wavering, despite the challenges.”

(尽管面临挑战,她坚定不移地追求自己的目标。)