释义 |
ˈdubiously, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a dubious manner; with doubt, doubtfully, hesitatingly; uncertainly, vaguely, ambiguously.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. iii. v. 115 Albertus magnus speaks dubiously..but Aldrovand affirmeth plainly. 1708Swift Predict. for 1708 Wks. 1755 II. i. 152 To wander in generals, and talk dubiously. 1821Byron Sardan. iii. i, How Goes on the conflict? A. Dubiously and fiercely. 1860Holland Miss Gilbert ii. 39 ‘I don't know where you will find it’, said the doctor, shaking his head dubiously. |