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hesitateIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈhezɪteɪt]

[VERB]

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VERB. 动词

hesitates , hesitating , hesitated
1. [I 不及物动词] 迟疑
If you hesitate, you do not speak or act for a short time, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried about what you are going to say or do.
双语例句
例：
The telephone rang. Catherine hesitated, debating whether to answer it.
电话响了。凯瑟琳迟疑着，考虑是否接听。
例：
She hesitated for a while and then she said 'Yes'.
她犹豫了一会儿，然后说“是的”。
2. [T 及物动词] 迟疑 , 不愿意
If you hesitate to do something, you delay doing it or are unwilling to do it, usually because you are not certain it would be right. If you do not hesitate to do something, you do it immediately.
双语例句
例：
Some parents hesitate to take these steps because they suspect that their child is exaggerating.
一些家长迟迟不肯采取这些措施，因为他们怀疑自己的孩子在夸大其词。
例：
I hesitate to criticize the referee because I thought he was generally good.
我不愿意批评裁判，因为我认为他总体上是好的。
例：
I wouldn't hesitate to talk to them.
我会毫不迟疑地与他们谈谈。
3. [T 及物动词] 迟疑（仅用于否定祈使句）
You can use hesitate in expressions such as 'don't hesitate to call me' or 'don't hesitate to contact us' when you are telling someone that they should do something as soon as it needs to be done and should not worry about disturbing other people.
双语例句
例：
In the event of difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department.
如有困难，请不要迟疑，与我们的客户服务部联系。