英语词汇“dither”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(verb) in the sense of vacillate

Definition

to be uncertain or indecisive

We're still dithering over whether to go away on holiday next week.

Synonyms

vacillate

She is vacillating over whether or not to marry him.

hesitate

She hesitated, debating whether to answer the phone.

waver

Some military commanders wavered over whether to support the coup.

haver

falter

I have not faltered in my quest for a new future.

hum and haw

faff about (British, informal)

shillyshally (informal)

swither (Scottish)

Opposites

decide

settle

resolve

conclude

make a decision

make up your mind

come to a conclusion

reach or come to a decision

(noun) in the sense of flutter

Definition

a state of indecision or agitation

I am in such a dither I forget to put the water in.

Synonyms

flutter

She was in a flutter.

flap (informal)

Wherever he goes, there's always a flap.

fluster

I was in such a fluster that I dropped the lot.

bother

stew (informal)

twitter (informal, old-fashioned)

tizzy (informal, old-fashioned)

pother (old-fashioned)

The villagers are in a pother over the plans to develop the area.

tiz-woz (informal, old-fashioned)

单词	dither
释义	Trends of dither View usage for: dither (dɪðəʳ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense dithers, present participle dithering, past tense, past participle dithered verb When someone dithers, they hesitate because they are unable to make a quick decision about something. We're still dithering over whether to marry. [VERB + over] If you have been dithering about buying shares, now could be the time to do it. [VERB + about] [Also VERB] Synonyms: vacillate, hesitate, waver, haver More Synonyms of dither More Synonyms of dither dither in British English (ˈdɪðə) verb (intransitive) 1. mainly British to be uncertain or indecisive 2. mainly US to be in an agitated state 3. to tremble, as with cold noun 4. mainly British a state of indecision 5. a state of agitation Derived forms ditherer (ˈditherer) noun dithery (ˈdithery) adjective Word origin C17: variant of C14 (northern English dialect) didder, of uncertain origin dither in American English (ˈdɪðər) verb intransitive 1. to be nervously excited or confused 2. to be indecisive; vacillate, waver, etc. noun 3. a nervously excited or confused condition Derived forms dithering (ˈdithering) adjective or ˈdithery Word origin ME dideren, prob. akin to daderen, dodder1 Examples of 'dither' in a sentence dither Thirteen years of dithering is unacceptable. The Sun (2016) Why are we still dithering? The Sun (2016) We'd been dithering about doing that, and it just made up our minds. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We are condemned to another wasted year of paralysed dithering. The Sun (2009) He sensed much dithering over moves to buy new players and simply decided enough was enough and resigned. The Sun (2011) It is outrageous that a nation long famous for scientific invention is dithering about investing in the next generation of technologies. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Why was he dithering so much? Moynihan, John Kevin Keegan - Black and White (1993) His Government is adrift dithering and indecisive. The Sun (2008) To most voters he is weak, dithering and unclear about what he stands for. Times, Sunday Times (2013) As the federal government dithered, people died. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Years of government dithering over the airport's future have undoubtedly stoked frustrations. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The question is what the government should do, beyond dithering about caps on skilled workers. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Because this government has spent the past 11 years dithering over its energy policy. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He insisted yesterday the deal was still on, despite more than a year of dithering and delays. The Sun (2013) And the indications are that after decades of dithering, the government is ready to go ahead and spend it. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But his dithering approach is still a hit with viewers, which is why bosses are keen to keep him on board. The Sun (2013) The power supply is currently dangerously low due to the closure of coal and nuclear plants and the Government dithering on their replacements. The Sun (2016) I want to write about dithering, you see. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The French didn't think much of her dithering and she soon became unpopular. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Why the British Government is dithering is beyond me. The Sun (2009) You've been dithering about this year 's holiday. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Question 8 Your prospective tenant is dithering about whether to sign up for a year. Times, Sunday Times (2006) That will mean dithering and delay at a time when urgent and decisive and - yes - deeply unpopular action is needed. The Sun (2010) In other languages dither British English: dither VERB When someone dithers, they hesitate because they are unable to make a quick decision about something. We're still dithering over whether to marry. American English: dither Brazilian Portuguese: vacilar Chinese: 犹豫 European Spanish: vacilar French: hésiter German: zaudern Italian: tentennare Japanese: 躊躇する Korean: 망설이다 European Portuguese: vacilar Latin American Spanish: vacilar Chinese translation of 'dither' dither (ˈdɪðəʳ) (pej) vi 犹(猶)豫不决(決) (yóuyù bùjué) (verb) in the sense of vacillate Definition to be uncertain or indecisive We're still dithering over whether to go away on holiday next week. Synonyms vacillate She is vacillating over whether or not to marry him. hesitate She hesitated, debating whether to answer the phone. waver Some military commanders wavered over whether to support the coup. haver falter I have not faltered in my quest for a new future. hum and haw faff about (British, informal) shillyshally (informal) swither (Scottish) Opposites decide , settle , resolve , conclude , make a decision , make up your mind , come to a conclusion , reach or come to a decision (noun) in the sense of flutter Definition a state of indecision or agitation I am in such a dither I forget to put the water in. Synonyms flutter She was in a flutter. flap (informal) Wherever he goes, there's always a flap. fluster I was in such a fluster that I dropped the lot. bother stew (informal) twitter (informal, old-fashioned) tizzy (informal, old-fashioned) pother (old-fashioned) The villagers are in a pother over the plans to develop the area. tiz-woz (informal, old-fashioned) Additional synonyms in the sense of falter Definition to be hesitant, weak, or unsure I have not faltered in my quest for a new future. Synonyms hesitate, delay, waver, vacillate, break in the sense of flap Definition a state of panic or agitation Wherever he goes, there's always a flap. Synonyms panic, state (informal), agitation, commotion, sweat (informal), stew (informal), dither (British), fluster, twitter (informal), tizzy (informal), mind-fuck (taboo, slang) in the sense of fluster Definition a nervous or upset state I was in such a fluster that I dropped the lot. Synonyms turmoil, state (informal), flap (informal), bustle, flutter, flurry, ruffle, furore, agitation, dither (British), commotion, perturbation, disturbance Nearby words of dither disuse disused ditch dither dithery diurnal diva Synonyms of 'dither' dither Explore 'dither' in the dictionary
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