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TOEFL BNC: 1183 COCA: 1906

doubt

Word family 
doubt1 /daʊt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun
1  UNCERTAIN FEELING[countableC, uncountableU]NOT SURE a feeling of being not sure whether something is true or right 不確定，懷疑
doubt about
The incident raises doubts about the safety of nuclear power.
這一事故讓人對核動力的安全性産生了懷疑。
doubt as to
Some government ministers had serious doubts as to whether the policy would work.
一些政府部長對此項政策是否能起作用有很大的疑問。
There was still one little nagging doubt at the back of his mind.
他的心頭仍有一絲揮之不去的疑慮。
There’s no doubt that he was a major artist.
毫無疑問他是個大藝術家。
2  no doubt TRUEused when you are saying that you think something is probably true 無疑，很可能
No doubt you’ll have your own ideas.
當然，你會有自己的想法。
She was a top student, no doubt about it (=it is certainly true).
她是一個優秀的學生，這是毫無疑問的。
Examples from the Corpus
no doubt about it• Oh yeah, I was blocking; no doubt about it.• Schleiermacher had no doubts about it: it was the fundamental axiom of his whole system.• The budget cuts will hurt, no doubt about it.• Nuri had had a good idea, no doubt about it, and many people picked up on it.• With regard to the 1990 figures, there was, as Vogelmann put it, no doubt about it.• Created by the Schumi team There's no doubt about it - sleek hair shines on!• That's what people want, there's no doubt about it.• There's no doubt about it!• Sure, the real thing ruining this city is the war, no doubt about it.
3  if/when (you’re) in doubt ADVISEused when advising someone what to do if they are uncertain about something 如（你）無把握，如（你）有懷疑〔用於建議〕
If in doubt, consult your doctor.
如有疑問，咨詢醫生。
Examples from the Corpus
if/when (you’re) in doubt• When in doubt or when scared or when pressed, count.• When in doubt, you take.• Always be ready to release during the take-off run and if in doubt, abandon the take-off.• But if in doubt, ask!• The soldier's motto, Price had told the men: when in doubt go forward.• The first is a good motto: when in doubt, take them out.• In other words, if in doubt, don't take a chance.
4  be in doubt UNCERTAINif something is in doubt, it may not happen, continue, exist, or be true 不肯定，沒把握
The future of the peace talks is in doubt.
和談前途未蔔。
Examples from the Corpus
be in doubt• The building's future remained in doubt until the government agreed to restore it.• The outcome of the case never seemed in doubt.• As wide an interpretation as possible should always be used in any case where the application of the Agreement is in doubt.• Cadfael watched him and was in doubt.• After yet another injury, his football career is in doubt.• In the crisis social welfare concerns were made superfluous, as even the preservation of employment was in doubt.• Unfortunately, I was in doubt a lot and wound up with a virtual school of commas swimming through my sentences.• After the first success, that could never be in doubt.• But no-one was in doubt that the real winner was disabled sport.• Prospects for progress in the peace talks are very much in doubt.• The registry of the vessel was in doubt yesterday.• What is in doubt is the basis of the design philosophy.
5  beyond doubt CERTAINLY/DEFINITELYif something is beyond doubt, it is completely certain 確實，確鑿，無疑
The prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the crime.
控方必須確鑿無疑地證明被告有罪。
put the game/result/match beyond doubt (=do something which makes it certain that a particular player or team will win a match) 使競賽分出勝負/確定結果/給比賽定勝負
Ferdinand’s second goal put the game beyond doubt.
費迪南德的第二個進球決定了比賽的勝負。
Examples from the Corpus
put the game/result/match beyond doubt• But, 10 minutes from time, Colchester finally put the result beyond doubt.• However, Singh put the result beyond doubt by taking a single off the next delivery.• Then up stepped Paul Simpson, to put the game beyond doubt with a blistering penalty.
6  without doubt EMPHASIZEused to emphasize an opinion 確實，的確〔用於強調某個觀點〕
Jo is without doubt one of the finest swimmers in the school.
喬毫無疑問是學校最優秀的遊泳選手之一。
7  open to doubt DON'T THINK SO/DOUBT ITsomething that is open to doubt has not been proved to be definitely true or real 有待證明的
The authenticity of the relics is open to doubt.
這些文物的真假有待考證。
Examples from the Corpus
open to doubt• But the political and military efficacy of the pacts was always open to doubt.• Faith is something which is merely believed, so it must always expect to be open to doubt.• Whether this kind of Labour Party is capable of winning a general election is open to doubt.• But whether that amounts to a positive incentive for companies to boost production and revive investment plans is open to doubt.• Whether it will help in breaking two-party politics is open to doubt.• Whether it will ever be finished is now open to doubt.• Of course, even if accurately transmitted the reliability of this poetry is still open to doubt.• Further, and more important, it was open to doubt whether the nobility was properly trained for war.
→ self-doubt, → give somebody/something the benefit of the doubt at benefit1(4)
 COLLOCATIONS
verbs
have doubts 有懷疑
Scientists still have some doubts about the theory.
科學家們對這一理論仍有疑問。
have your doubts (=have some doubts) 有懷疑
Everyone else thinks it’s a good idea, but I have my doubts.
其他人都覺得這是個好主意,但我卻有所懷疑。
have no/little doubt 絲毫不懷疑
I have no doubt that you are right.
我毫不懷疑你是正確的。
be in no/any doubt about something 對某事沒有絲毫懷疑/頗有懷疑
The government is in no doubt about the seriousness of the situation.
政府絲毫不懷疑局勢的嚴重性。
leave no/little doubt (that) (=make people sure or almost sure about something) 毫無疑問
The evidence left no doubt that he was the murderer.
證據毫無疑問地表明他是兇手。
cast/throw doubt on something (=make people unsure about something) 使人懷疑某事物
Research has cast doubt on the safety of mobile phones.
研究使人們對移動電話的安全性産生了懷疑。
raise doubts about something (=make people unsure about something) 引起對某事物的懷疑
nHis handling of the matter has raised doubts about his competence.
call/throw something into doubt (=make people unsure about something) 使人們對某事物産生懷疑
nThe accuracy of his account was called into doubt.
express/voice doubts (=say that you have doubts) 表示懷疑
nMany people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.
adjectives
serious/grave doubts 深深的懷疑
They have some serious doubts as to his honesty.
他們很懷疑他的誠實。
considerable doubts 很大的懷疑
nI had considerable doubts about accepting the job.
a lingering/nagging doubt (=one that does not go away) 揮之不去的疑問
nI still had a nagging doubt that there might be something seriously wrong.
phrases
there is no/little/some doubt (=used to talk about how sure people are about something) 沒有/幾乎沒有/有一些懷疑
There is little doubt that he will play for England one day.
幾乎沒有疑問,他終有一天會代表英格蘭參賽。
without a shadow of a doubt (=without any doubt) 沒有一絲疑問
I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I was going to win.
我確信自己會赢。
an element of doubt (=a slight doubt) 一絲懷疑
nThere’s an element of doubt about his true age as he doesn’t have a birth certificate.
not the slightest doubt (=no doubt) 沒有一絲懷疑
nThere’s not the slightest doubt in my mind about it.
Examples from the Corpus
doubt• I hope to convince any doubters in the audience that our policies will work.• However, some critics have expressed doubts over whether future governments can be locked into the promises.• He worked to dispel his doubts about his friend as though to pass another test, like his ordeal in the park.• If in doubt, try the front door.• Little doubt what the weight of opinion was there.• It casts more doubt on Wallace's conviction in 1981 of the killing of his friend, antique dealer Jonathan Lewis.• There seems no doubt ever in your minds that the Emperor is more powerful than you are, or Hari Seldon wiser.• Then he thought of Benedicta and felt a twinge of doubt.• There seems to be some doubt as to what warnings were given.• There are still some doubts about her suitability for the job.• Especially in the early thirties, the ideas in the central tradition acted powerfully to breed such doubts.
There’s no doubt that• There's no doubt that brushed chrome and quality buttons are preferable to ill-fitting plastic.• There's no doubt that the Conwy Valley line is one of Britain's best known and loved branch lines.• There's no doubt that the ideal size, space and pocket permitting, is a 3' or 4' tank.• There's no doubt that there is a case for saying that Bayfield is too big for front-jumping.• But there's no doubt that using energy efficiently reduces the emission of greenhouse gases.• But there's no doubt that while they're here, these children stand a far better chance of becoming adults.• In practice, there's no doubt that they know what they're doing.
doubt2 ●●● S2 verb [transitiveT not in progressive]
1  DON'T THINK SO/DOUBT ITto think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely 懷疑，不確信
Kim never doubted his story.
金對於他講的事情從不懷疑。
doubt (that)
I doubt we’ll ever see him again.
我想我們再也見不到他了。
doubt if/whether
You can complain, but I doubt if it’ll make any difference.
你可以投訴，但是我看未必有用。
‘Do you think there’ll be any tickets left?’ ‘I doubt it (=I don’t think so).’
“你認爲還會有餘票嗎？” “我看是沒有了。”
2  DON'T THINK SO/DOUBT ITto not trust or have confidence in someone 不信任〔某人〕，對〔某人〕沒有信心
I never doubted myself. I always knew I could play tennis at this level.
我從來都相信自己，一向都知道我網球能打出這個水平。
She loved him, and had never doubted him.
她愛他，對他從來沒有産生過懷疑。
I have no reason to doubt his word (=think that he is lying).
我沒有理由不相信他的話。
—doubter noun [countableC]
n Grammar
Patterns with doubt
You doubt whether someone can do something:
I doubt whether we can afford a new car.
She doubted whether she could trust him again.
You doubt whether something will happen:
I doubt whether the plan will work.
He doubted whether this would happen.
You can also say doubt if with the same meaning as doubt whether:
I doubt if we can afford a new car.
I doubt if the plan will work.
You can also say doubt that:
I doubt that we can afford a new car.
I doubt that the plan will work.
✗Don’t say: doubt about
Using the progressive
The verb doubt is not usually used in the progressive. You say:
I doubt he’ll come to the party.
✗Don’t say: I am doubting he’ll come to the party.
 THESAURUS
doubt to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely 懷疑,不相信
‘Do you think she really is eighteen?’ ‘I doubt it.’
“你覺得她真是18歲嗎？” “我懷疑。”
There was so much noise that I doubt if anyone slept.
聲音那麽吵,我懷疑有沒有人睡得着。
be doubtful/dubious /ˈdjuːbiəs $ ˈduː- / to doubt that something will happen, is true, or is a good idea 不確定
Economists are doubtful that the situation will improve this year.
經濟學家不能肯定今年形勢會好轉。
‘You can eat the whole fish including the head.’ Janey looked dubious.
“你可以把魚連頭整個都吃下去。” 珍妮看上去有些疑惑。
nWhen my husband suggested emigrating, I was dubious at first.
nMum looked doubtful when I suggested having a party for all my friends.
have reservations to feel that a plan or idea may not be good because you think there may be some problems with it 持保留意見
Health care professionals had reservations about giving both vaccines together.
醫療保健專業人士對同時注射兩種疫苗持保留意見。
have misgivings to feel worried about doing something, because it may have a bad result 有疑慮
Ralph had serious misgivings about changing his career at the age of 50.
拉爾夫對於50歲改行有很大的顧慮。
have mixed feelings to be unsure exactly how you feel about something or someone because there are both good and bad things about them 心情複雜[矛盾]
I have very mixed feelings about moving house – it’s exciting but I’ll miss this area.
對於搬家我心情很複雜——搬家是令人興奮的,但我又會懷念這個地方。
have second thoughts to start having doubts about whether a decision you have just made is the right one 〔對先前的決定〕産生懷疑；改變想法
I liked the dress in the shop, but when I got it home I had second thoughts.
在商店的時候我喜歡那條連衣裙,可是買回家後,我的想法變了。
Examples from the Corpus
doubt• He wondered how he could ever have doubted her.• In all the years I knew him I never once doubted his story.• We'd better go to the party, but I doubt if it'll be very exciting.• He may be able to do a good job, but I doubt it.• It was possible that Maggie had been delayed, but he doubted it.• No-one can doubt its power to evoke the imagination of millions upon millions of people through the ages and today.• Her sincerity made me doubt my own version of events.• Who could doubt that at this late date?• They doubt that Caravaggio was even homosexual, as is widely believed.• I doubted that I would find one in time.• Still, I could not doubt that my vision had occurred, even though I had no way to verify it.• Some people doubted that the attacks on the American ships had actually taken place.• He doubted that the car was hers because everyone knew she had no money.• At the time we seriously doubted that the doctor had got the diagnosis right.• The Navy never seriously doubted the inquiry's findings.• She says she'll leave him, but I doubt very much that she will.• I doubt whether I'll be able to find a decent car for the price I can afford.• They seriously doubted whether the letter had ever existed.• I very much doubt whether we'll get someone for the job by September.
I doubt it• He might show up later, but I doubt it.• And will the plant achieve its quota of employees with disabilities? I doubt it. 2.• I might ask for sand, though I doubt it.• It seemed to go on for a long time, but I doubt it was more than a minute or two.• Maybe next time we shall consign the polls to their proper place alongside the racing tips, but somehow I doubt it.• Was he interested anyway? I doubt it.• Will they? I doubt it.• Would I ever look at nature that way, as something so kind, so fundamentally good? I doubted it.
doubt ... word• But in speech, these words are specifically pointed out so that the listener can be in no doubt.• Once the issue is validly raised, the prosecution has the burden of disproving it beyond reasonable doubt.• Here, then, the doubts about precatory words are reasonable doubts whether they clearly express an intention on the part of a testator.• Once you doubt my word, that's it.• I expect you will not doubt my word too?• She doubted the words would even be able to leave her mouth.
Origin doubt2
(1200-1300) French douter, from Latin dubitare
TOEFL BNC: 1183 COCA: 1906
doubt

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + DOUBT | DOUBT + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤considerable, grave, real, serious, severe相當大的疑惑；重大的疑問▸➤slight略微的疑惑◇Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.毫無疑問，這是一次成功的展覽會。➤gnawing, lingering, nagging, niggling令人痛苦的懷疑；揮之不去的疑惑；煩人的疑惑▸➤growing, increasing越來越大的疑惑▸➤personal, private個人的疑惑◇He made clear his own private doubts about it.他明確表達了他個人對此事的疑慮。➤reasonable合理的顧慮◇We have established beyond all reasonable doubt that the painting was indeed by Rembrandt.我們已經確認，毫無疑問，這幅畫的確是倫勃朗的作品。◇It is almost impossible to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. (especially BrE) 確鑿無疑地證明有罪幾乎是不可能的。◇It is almost impossible to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. (especially NAmE) 確鑿無疑地證明有罪幾乎是不可能的。➤religious對宗教的疑問VERB + DOUBT➤raise提出懷疑◇His failure to appear raises serious doubts as to his reliability.他未露面實在使人懷疑他是否可靠。➤entertain, feel, harbour/harbor, have心裏懷疑；感到懷疑；存有疑問◇She still felt the same niggling doubt: was he really telling the truth?她仍然無法消除縈繞心頭的疑慮：他真的說實話了嗎？➤express, voice表達懷疑；吐露疑惑▸➤clear up, dispel, erase, remove, resolve消除懷疑；去除疑慮◇The announcement dispelled any doubts as to the prince's intentions.佈告消除了人們對王子意圖的所有疑慮。➤cast, throw使人懷疑；產生陰影◇Her record of dismissals casts doubt on her ability to hold down a job.她多次被解僱的記錄令人懷疑她是否有能力保住一份工作。➤call sth into, throw sth into對⋯產生懷疑◇The proposed development has been thrown into doubt by the decision.這一決定引發了對擬議中的發展項目的疑慮。➤be open to容易受到懷疑◇Their honesty is open to doubt.他們的誠實備受懷疑。DOUBT + VERB➤appear, arise疑問出現◇Doubts have arisen over the viability of the schedule.對於這一日程安排的可行性，人們產生了懷疑。➤exist疑問存在◇Considerable doubt exists as to the precise origin of this custom.對該風俗的確切起源存在着相當大的疑問。➤persist, remain疑點繼續存在▸➤surround sth疑點籠罩着⋯◇From the start, doubts surrounded her claim to be the missing heiress.她自稱是失蹤的女繼承人這件事從一開始就存在很多疑點。PREPOSITION➤beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond all doubt, beyond any doubt確實無疑◇The evidence proves beyond doubt that he is innocent.證據表明，他確實是無辜的。➤in doubt不確定；拿不準◇The arrangements for the event still seemed to be in doubt.這一活動的安排似乎仍然不確定。◇If in doubt, consult your doctor.有疑問的話可以請教醫生。➤without doubt, without a doubt無疑◇She is without a doubt the best player I know.她無疑是我所知道的最佳運動員。➤doubt about, doubt over對⋯的懷疑◇Some committee members still had doubts about the plans.委員會中的一些成員對這些計劃仍然存有疑慮。➤doubt in在⋯方面懷疑◇There is no doubt in my mind that this man is Tom.在我心中，從未懷疑過這個人就是湯姆。PHRASES➤beyond a shadow of (a) doubt, without a shadow of (a) doubt毫無疑問◇This proves without a shadow of doubt that we were right.這毫無疑問地證明我們是對的。➤have your doubts about sth對⋯懷疑◇They say they'll be here on time, but I have my doubts about that.他們說會準時到這兒，但我表示懷疑。➤leave no, little, some, etc. doubt不容置疑；有些令人懷疑◇She leaves no doubt as to her view of Picasso's work.她對畢加索作品的觀點無可置疑。➤there is little doubt (that)毋庸置疑◇There is little doubt the documents are fake.毋庸置疑，這些文件是偽造的。
doubt

verb

ADVERB | PHRASES ADVERB➤highly, seriously, very much高度懷疑；非常懷疑◇I never seriously doubted his story.我從未真正懷疑過他講的自己的故事。➤privately暗自懷疑◇Lee privately doubted the truth of this statement.李暗自懷疑這種說法是否符合事實。PHRASES➤not doubt sth for a moment, second, etc.從未懷疑◇I didn't doubt for a second that she was telling the truth.我從來就沒有懷疑過她講的是不是真話。
TOEFL BNC: 1183 COCA: 1906
doubt noun
⇨ doubt 1 (a feeling of doubt) ⇨ doubt 2 (express doubts) ⇨ no doubt ⇨ probably adv. ⇨ in doubt ⇨ unclear adj. (Its success is not in doubt.) ⇨ in doubt ⇨ unsure adj. (If in doubt, wear black.)doubt verb
⇨ doubt (I doubt it.) ⇨ suspect (I have no reason to doubt him.)doubt1

noun

 a feeling of doubt 疑惑的感覺raise/express doubts about sth 對某事提出／表示疑問doubt ♦︎ question ♦︎ uncertainty ♦︎ confusion ♦︎ a question mark over sth ♦︎ indecisionThese are all words for a feeling that you are not sure about sb/sth. 這些詞均表示困惑或疑惑。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆doubt / uncertainty / confusion / a question mark / indecision over sth◆doubt / uncertainty / confusion / indecision about / as to sth◆in doubt / question / uncertainty◆beyond / without doubt / question◆considerable doubt / uncertainty / confusion◆serious doubt / confusion◆slight uncertainty / confusion◆to come into / be open to doubt / question◆to express doubt / uncertainty◆to clear up / dispel doubt / uncertainty / confusion■ doubt [uncountable] the state of not being sure about sth or not believing sth 疑惑；困惑；不確定；不相信◆There is some doubt about the best way to do it.人們對這件事的最佳做法有點疑惑。◆There is no doubt at all that we did the right thing.毫無疑問我們做得對。◆New evidence has cast doubt on the guilt of the man jailed for the crime.新的證據使大家對這個犯罪入獄的男人是否有罪産生了疑問。◆The success of the system is not in doubt.這種制度的成功確定無疑。◆If in doubt, wear black.拿不定主意就穿黑色衣服吧。◆He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it.他拍了一些很優秀的影片，這一點毫無疑問。◆ (law 法律) The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying.控方可以確切無疑地證實這個女人一直在撒謊。  see also doubtful ⇨ unlikely 1 , doubtful ⇨ unsure ■ question [uncountable] a lack of certainty about sth that is shared with other people 懷疑；困惑◆Her honesty is beyond question.她的誠實是毋庸置疑的。◆His suitability for the job is open to question.他是否適合這項工作還需要考慮。◆Her version of events was accepted without question.她對事情的陳述被毫無疑問地接受了。◆The incident brought into question the safety of travellers in the region.這次事件引起了人們對該地區的遊客安全問題的懷疑。■ uncertainty [uncountable] (rather formal) the state of not being sure about sth 猶豫；遲疑；無把握◆There is considerable uncertainty about the company's future.這家公司的前景相當渺茫。◆He had an air of uncertainty about him.他顯出對他將信將疑的神情。 OPP certainty ⇨ faith   see also uncertain ⇨ unsure NOTE 辨析 Doubt or uncertainty? Doubt often refers to an active state of mind that questions sb/sth. * doubt常指對人、事、物有所懷疑的一種積極心態◆Religious doubt is an integral element of faith.懷疑是宗教信仰的一個組成部分。 Uncertainty is less forceful and means a more passive lack of certainty about sth. * uncertainty語義較弱，指一種比較消極的不確定性◆Religious uncertainty is an integral element of faith. ■ confusion [uncountable, countable] a state of uncertainty about what is happening, what you should do or what sth means 不確定；困惑◆There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be.對於正確程序應該是什麽還是有些不明確。◆There was a confusion as to what to do next.不清楚下一步該怎麽辦。   see also confused ⇨ confused 1 , confusing ⇨ confusing ■ a ˈquestion mark over sth■ a ˈquestion mark against sth

idiom

 (rather informal) used to say that sth is not certain, especially what will happen to sth in the future 對（前景）的疑問；懸在⋯上的問號◆There's still a big question mark hanging over his future with the team.他在隊裏的前途如何還是個大問號。■ indecision ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn [uncountable] the state of being unable to decide on sth 無決斷力；優柔寡斷◆After a moment's indecision, he said yes.猶豫片刻之後，他答應了。◆She went through a period of terrible uncertainty and indecision.她經歷過一個極度彷徨和無所適從的階段。▸ indecisive ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv

adjective

◆a weak and indecisive man軟弱而且不果斷的人doubt2

noun

 a feeling of doubt 疑惑的感覺raise/express doubts about sth 對某事提出／表示疑問doubt ♦︎ suspicion ♦︎ uncertainty ♦︎ misgiving ♦︎ second thoughts ♦︎ qualm ♦︎ scruple ♦︎ compunctionThese are all words for a feeling that you may not be doing the right thing. 這些詞均表示對所做事情正確與否的懷疑或疑問。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆doubts / suspicions / uncertainties / misgivings / second thoughts / qualms / scruples / compunction about sth◆without a doubt / misgivings / a qualm / scruples / compunction◆considerable / great / grave / deep / serious doubts / suspicion / misgivings◆to have doubts / suspicions / misgivings / second thoughts / qualms / scruples◆to have no doubts / suspicions / misgivings / qualms / scruples / compunction◆to feel (no) doubt / qualms / compunction◆to express doubts / suspicions / misgivings◆to raise / arouse / voice doubts / suspicions■ doubt [countable] a feeling of not being sure about sth or not believing sth 懷疑；疑問◆His failure to appear raises serious doubts as to his reliability.他的缺席使人們對他是否可以信賴産生了嚴重的懷疑。◆Doubts have arisen over the viability of the schedule.人們對該時間表的可行性産生了疑問。◆They say they'll be here on time but I have my doubts about that.他們說會準時到達這裏，但我對此存疑。◆I had been aware of a nagging doubt growing in my mind.我知道自己心中正滋生出一種難以消除的懷疑。  see also doubt ⇨ suspect verb ■ suspicion [uncountable, countable] a feeling that sb has done sth wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof （對人行爲或品德的）懷疑，嫌疑◆He was arrested on suspicion of murder.他因涉嫌謀殺而被捕。◆They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion.他們駕車緩緩離去，以免引起懷疑。◆I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth.我暗自懷疑她沒有說真話。◆She was reluctant to voice her suspicions.她不願意吐露自己的懷疑。  see also suspicion ⇨ scepticism , suspect ⇨ suppose , suspicious ⇨ suspicious 1 2 ■ uncertainty [countable] something that you cannot be sure about; a situation that causes you to feel uncertain 拿不準的事；無把握的局面◆All of us are a bit afraid of life's uncertainties and unexpected problems.我們大家對於人生的不可知因素與始料不及的困難都有點害怕。◆She tried to get on with her life amidst the uncertainties of war.在兵荒馬亂之中，她設法繼續生活下去。 OPP certainty ⇨ certainty   see also uncertain ⇨ unclear ■ misgiving ˌmɪsˈgɪvɪŋ [countable, usually plural, uncountable] (rather formal) feelings of doubt or anxiety about what might happen, or about whether or not sth is the right thing to do 疑慮；顧慮◆I had grave misgivings about making the trip.對於這次旅行我有過極大的顧慮。◆I read the letter with a sense of misgiving.我帶着疑慮看了那封信。■ second thoughts

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a change in your opinion after thinking about sth again 又一想，轉念一想（改變主意）◆You're not having second thoughts about it, are you?你還沒有改變主意，對嗎？◆ (BrE) I'll wait here. No, on second thoughts, I'll come with you.我就在這兒等。不，我想想，還是跟你一起走吧。◆ (NAmE) On second thought, I'll come with you.我轉念一想，還是跟你一起走。ⓘ Second thoughts is used in the two idioms have ˌsecond ˈthoughts and on ˈsecond thoughts ( on ˈsecond thought in American English). * second thoughts用於have second thoughts和on second thoughts兩個習語中（美式英語爲on second thought）。■ qualm kwɑːm, kwɔːm [countable, usually plural] an uncomfortable feeling of doubt or worry about whether what you are doing is right （對自己行爲的）顧慮，不安◆He had been working very hard so he had no qualms about taking a few days off.他一直辛勤工作，所以休息幾天他覺得心安理得。■ scruple ˈskruːpl [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a feeling that makes you reluctant to do sth that you think may be morally wrong （道德上的）顧忌，顧慮◆I overcame my moral scruples.我抛開了道德上的顧慮。◆He had no scruples about spying on her.他肆無忌憚地暗中盯着她。◆She is totally without scruple.她完全無所顧忌。   see also scrupulous ⇨ good adj. 5 , unscrupulous ⇨ corrupt ■ compunction kəmˈpʌŋkʃn [uncountable] (formal) a slight feeling of guilt for sth you have done or might do 内疚；愧疚◆She felt no compunction about leaving her job.她對自己的辭職一點兒也不感到懊悔。ⓘ In American English compunction can also be countable. 在美式英語中compunction亦可作可數名詞◆ (NAmE) She has no compunctions about rejecting the plan.她對拒絕那個計劃絲毫不後悔。 doubt

verb

doubt ♦︎ question ♦︎ challenge ♦︎ dispute ♦︎ contest ♦︎ queryThese words all mean to have or express uncertainty about sb/sth. 這些詞均表示懷疑或無把握。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to doubt / question / challenge / dispute / query whether...◆to doubt / dispute that...◆to doubt / question / challenge / dispute / contest the validity of sth◆to doubt / question / challenge the wisdom of sb / sth◆to doubt / question / challenge a story◆to doubt / question sb's integrity / motives◆to question / challenge / dispute / contest / query a decision◆to seriously doubt / question / challenge / dispute / contest sth■ doubt [transitive] to feel uncertain about sth; to feel that sth is not true or will probably not happen 懷疑；對⋯無把握；認爲⋯未必可能◆There seems no reason to doubt her story.似乎沒有理由懷疑她所說的話。◆'Do you think England will win?'－'I doubt it.'“你認爲英格蘭隊會赢嗎？”“不一定。”◆I never doubted (that) she would come.我從未懷疑過她會來。◆I doubt if the new one will be any better.我不敢肯定這個新的是否會好一些。   see also doubtful ⇨ unlikely 1 , doubtful ⇨ unsure , undoubted ⇨ undoubted ■ question [transitive] to have or express doubts or suspicions about sth 表示疑問；懷疑◆I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it.他說什麽我就信什麽，從未有過懷疑。◆No one has ever questioned her judgement.對她的判斷從沒有人表示過懷疑。◆He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault.他懷疑是否應把事故責任全歸咎於卡車司機一個人。   see also unquestioned ⇨ undoubted , unquestionable ⇨ conclusive ■ challenge ˈtʃæləndʒ [transitive] to express or cause doubts about whether sth is true or legal; to refuse to accept sth 對⋯懷疑；質疑；拒絕接受◆The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court.這種說法純屬捏造，已在法庭上被揭穿。◆This discovery challenges traditional beliefs.這個發現是對傳統信念的沖擊。◆She does not like anyone challenging her authority.她不喜歡任何人挑戰她的權威。   see also unchallenged ⇨ undoubted ■ dispute dɪˈspjuːt [transitive] to express doubts about whether sth is true and valid 質疑；對⋯表示異議（或懷疑）◆These figures have been disputed.有人對這些數字提出了質疑。◆The players disputed the referee's decision.參賽選手對裁判的裁決提出了異議。◆No one is disputing that there is a problem.沒有人否認問題的存在。   see also undisputed ⇨ undoubted , indisputable ⇨ conclusive ■ contest kənˈtest [transitive] to formally oppose a decision or statement and try to have it changed （正式地）爭辯，提出異議，反對◆Her son contested the will, stating that she was not of sound mind when she signed it.她兒子對遺囑提出了質疑，說她簽字時神志不清。◆The divorce was not contested.這樁離婚案沒有人提出異議。   see also uncontested ⇨ undoubted ■ query ˈkwɪəri; NAmE ˈkwɪri [transitive] to express doubts about whether sth is correct or not 懷疑；表示疑慮◆We queried the bill as it seemed far too high.賬單上的費用似乎太高了，我們對此表示懷疑。NOTE 辨析 Question or query?These words are very close in meaning, although question is more frequent. Query is often used to express doubts about the details of sth, such as a bill, a report or an expenses claim. Question expresses stronger doubt, including the doubt that sth exists at all. 這兩個詞含義十分相近，只是question更常用些。query常指對某事細節内容起疑，如賬單、報告或費用報銷等。question指較強烈的懷疑，包括懷疑某事是否真的存在◆I question the existence of life on other planets.我對其他行星上是否有生物感到懷疑。◆I query the existence of life on other planets.
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Uncertainty and being uncertain: uncertainty, doubt, reservation...
To be uncertain: question, doubt, be in doubt...
To not trust or believe someone or something: disbelieve, distrust, mistrust...
Doubters and uncertain people: sceptic, doubting Thomas, skeptic...

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