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D0359300 (dout)v. doubt·ed, doubt·ing, doubts v.tr.1. To be undecided or skeptical about: began to doubt some accepted doctrines.2. To tend to disbelieve; distrust: doubts politicians when they make sweeping statements.3. To regard as unlikely: I doubt that we'll arrive on time.4. Archaic To suspect; fear.v.intr. To be undecided or skeptical.n.1. a. The state of being uncertain about the truth or reliability of something. See Synonyms at uncertainty.b. often doubts A feeling of uncertainty or distrust: had doubts about his ability.2. A point about which one is uncertain or skeptical: reassured me by answering my doubts.3. The condition of being unsettled or unresolved: an outcome still in doubt.Idioms: beyond/without doubt Without question; certainly; definitely. no doubt1. Certainly.2. Probably.

[Middle English douten, from Old French douter, from Latin dubitāre, to waver; see dwo- in Indo-European roots.]

doubt′er n.Usage Note: The choice of what conjunction to use following doubt and doubtful is a perennial usage problem. When doubt and doubtful indicate strong uncertainty, the Usage Panel prefers whether and that over if. In our 2008 survey, 51 percent indicated that they would use that, while 43 percent preferred whether in the following sentence: At one time it was doubtful [that/whether/if] the company could recover from its financial difficulties, but the government loan seems to have helped. Only 6 percent said they would favor if in this sentence, probably because if has a more informal tone. When the expectation for the outcome is negative, that tends to be used. Some 86 percent of the Panel prefer that in the sentence I doubt [that/whether/if] it will rain tomorrow (where the expectation is that it probably won't rain), with whether getting the preference of only 6 percent and if getting 7 percent. Note that, in certain kinds of sentences, the choice of conjunction can carry subtle differences in implication. That is the best choice when the truth of the clause following doubt is assumed, as in negative sentences and questions. Thus I never doubted for a minute that I would be rescued implies "I was certain that I would be rescued." By the same token, Do you doubt that you will be paid? may be understood as a rhetorical question meaning "Surely you believe that you will be paid," whereas Do you doubt whether you will be paid? expresses a genuine request for information (and might be followed by Because if you do, you should make the client post a bond). Note that it is also acceptable to omit that in these sentences: I doubt she will accept the nomination. In other cases, however, this distinction between whether and that is not always observed. · When doubt is negated to indicate belief or certainty, the clause following doubt is sometimes introduced with but that or simply but, as in I do not doubt but that they will come. This construction has been used by many fine writers, but some critics object to its use in formal writing. Dropping the but easily solves this problem. See Usage Notes at but, if.

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(daʊt) n1. uncertainty about the truth, fact, or existence of something (esp in the phrases in doubt, without doubt, beyond a shadow of doubt, etc)2. (often plural) lack of belief in or conviction about something: all his doubts about the project disappeared. 3. an unresolved difficulty, point, etc4. (Philosophy) philosophy the methodical device, esp in the philosophy of Descartes, of identifying certain knowledge as the residue after rejecting any proposition which might, however improbably, be false5. obsolete fear6. give someone the benefit of the doubt to presume someone suspected of guilt to be innocent; judge leniently7. no doubt almost certainlyvb8. (tr; may take a clause as object) to be inclined to disbelieve: I doubt we are late. 9. (tr) to distrust or be suspicious of: he doubted their motives. 10. (intr) to feel uncertainty or be undecided11. (tr; may take a clause as object) Scot to be inclined to believe12. (tr) archaic to fear13. I wouldn't doubt someone Irish I would expect nothing else from someone[C13: from Old French douter, from Latin dubitāre] ˈdoubtable adj ˈdoubtably adv ˈdoubter n ˈdoubtingly advUsage: Where a clause follows doubt in a positive sentence, it was formerly considered correct to use whether (I doubt whether he will come ), but now if and that are also acceptable. In negative statements, doubt is followed by that: I do not doubt that he is telling the truth. In such sentences, but (I do not doubt but that he is telling the truth) is redundant

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v.t. 1. to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely. 2. to distrust. 3. Archaic. to fear. v.i. 4. to be uncertain. n. 5. a feeling of uncertainty. 6. distrust or suspicion. 7. a situation causing uncertainty. Idioms: 1. beyond (a or the shadow of) a doubt, with certainty; definitely. 2. in doubt, in a state of uncertainty. 3. no doubt, a. probably. b. certainly. 4. without doubt, certainly. [1175–1225; Middle English douten < Anglo-French, Old French douter < Latin dubitāre to waver, hesitate, be uncertain (frequentative of Old Latin dubāre)] doubt′a•ble, adj. doubt′er, n. doubt′ing•ly, adv. usage: doubt and doubtful may be followed by a subordinate clause beginning with that, whether, or if. Usage guides generally distinguish among these three words when used in a positive sentence, recommending that to express conviction (I doubt that they meant to offend you) and whether and if to indicate uncertainty: It's doubtful whether (or if) anyone actually saw the notice. The expressions doubt but and doubt but that occur in all varieties of standard speech and writing: I don't doubt but (that) she is sincere. doubt but what occurs mainly in informal speech and writing: There's no doubt but what the frost will hurt the crops.

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Doubt can be a noun or a verb.

1. 'doubt' used as a noun

If you have a doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and you don't know if it is true or possible.

I had moments of doubt.The report raises doubts about current methods.2. 'no doubt'

If you have no doubts about something, you are certain that it is true.

Francesca had no doubts about the outcome of the trial.

If you say there is no doubt that something is true, you mean that it is certainly true.

There's no doubt that it's going to be difficult.

You must use a that-clause after there is no doubt. Don't use an if-clause or a whether-clause.

You add no doubt to a statement to say that you are assuming that something is true, although you can't really be certain about it.

As Jennifer has no doubt told you, we are leaving tomorrow.The contract for this will no doubt be widely advertised.3. 'doubt' used as a verb

If you doubt whether something is true or possible, you think it is probably not true or possible.

I doubt whether it would work.I doubt if Alan will meet her.

If someone says that something is true, or asks you if something is true, you can show that you think it is unlikely by saying I doubt it.

'Do your family know you're here?' 'I doubt it.'

Be Careful!
Don't say 'I doubt so'.

doubt

Past participle: doubted
Gerund: doubting

Imperative
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Present
I doubt
you doubt
he/she/it doubts
we doubt
you doubt
they doubt

Preterite
I doubted
you doubted
he/she/it doubted
we doubted
you doubted
they doubted

Present Continuous
I am doubting
you are doubting
he/she/it is doubting
we are doubting
you are doubting
they are doubting

Present Perfect
I have doubted
you have doubted
he/she/it has doubted
we have doubted
you have doubted
they have doubted

Past Continuous
I was doubting
you were doubting
he/she/it was doubting
we were doubting
you were doubting
they were doubting

Past Perfect
I had doubted
you had doubted
he/she/it had doubted
we had doubted
you had doubted
they had doubted

Future
I will doubt
you will doubt
he/she/it will doubt
we will doubt
you will doubt
they will doubt

Future Perfect
I will have doubted
you will have doubted
he/she/it will have doubted
we will have doubted
you will have doubted
they will have doubted

Future Continuous
I will be doubting
you will be doubting
he/she/it will be doubting
we will be doubting
you will be doubting
they will be doubting

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been doubting
you have been doubting
he/she/it has been doubting
we have been doubting
you have been doubting
they have been doubting

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been doubting
you will have been doubting
he/she/it will have been doubting
we will have been doubting
you will have been doubting
they will have been doubting

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been doubting
you had been doubting
he/she/it had been doubting
we had been doubting
you had been doubting
they had been doubting

Conditional
I would doubt
you would doubt
he/she/it would doubt
we would doubt
you would doubt
they would doubt

Past Conditional
I would have doubted
you would have doubted
he/she/it would have doubted
we would have doubted
you would have doubted
they would have doubted

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	doubt - the state of being unsure of somethingdoubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, uncertaintycognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processesarriere pensee, mental reservation, reservation - an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedlydistrust, mistrust, suspicion, misgiving - doubt about someone's honestydisbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, skepticism - doubt about the truth of somethingindecision, indecisiveness, irresolution - doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"peradventure - doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case; "this proves beyond peradventure that he is innocent"suspense - an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"
	2.	doubt - uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"doubtfulness, dubiousness, questionuncertainness, uncertainty, precariousness - being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance; "the uncertainty of the outcome"; "the precariousness of his income"
Verb	1.	doubt - consider unlikely or have doubts about; "I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage"disbelieve, discredit - reject as false; refuse to accept
	2.	doubt - lack confidence in or have doubts about; "I doubt these reports"; "I suspect her true motives"; "she distrusts her stepmother"distrust, mistrust, suspect - regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

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noun1. uncertainty, confusion, hesitation, dilemma, scepticism, misgiving, suspense, indecision, bewilderment, lack of confidence, hesitancy, perplexity, vacillation, lack of conviction, irresolution, dubiety They were troubled and full of doubt.
uncertainty confidence, belief, conviction, certainty2. suspicion, scepticism, distrust, questioning, fear, reservations, cynicism, disbelief, apprehension, mistrust, misgivings, disquiet, qualms, incredulity, lack of faith, misbelief Where there is doubt, may we bring faith.
suspicion trust, confidence, beliefverb1. be uncertain, question, query, be sceptical, have reservations about, be dubious They doubted whether that could happen.2. waver, hesitate, vacillate, sway, fluctuate, dither (chiefly Brit.), haver, oscillate, chop and change, blow hot and cold (informal), keep changing your mind, shillyshally (informal), be irresolute or indecisive, swither (Scot.) Stop doubting and start loving.3. disbelieve, question, challenge, suspect, dispute, query, distrust, mistrust, cast doubt on, have doubts about, lack confidence in, have misgivings about, misgive I have no reason to doubt his word.
disbelieve believe, accept, trust, buy (slang), swallow (informal), take on board, have faith inin doubt doubtful, unsettled, undecided, unconfirmed, up in the air, in limbo, open to question The outcome was still in doubt.no doubt certainly, surely, probably, of course, admittedly, doubtless, unquestionably, assuredly, doubtlessly No doubt I'm biased.Quotations
"There lives more faith in honest doubt,"
"Believe me, than in half the creeds" [Alfred Tennyson In Memoriam A.H.H.]
"I show you doubt, to prove that faith exists" [Robert Browning Balaustion's Adventure]
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties" [Francis Bacon The Advancement of Learning]
"Our doubts are traitors"
"And make us lose the good we oft might win"
"By fearing to attempt" [William Shakespeare Measure for Measure]
"Doubt of the reality of love ends by making us doubt everything" [Henri Frédéric Amiel Journal]

doubt

verb1. To be uncertain, disbelieving, or skeptical about:distrust, misdoubt, mistrust, question, wonder.Idiom: have one's doubts.2. To lack trust or confidence in:distrust, misdoubt, mistrust, suspect.noun1. A lack of conviction or certainty:doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, mistrust, question, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty, wonder.2. Lack of trust:distrust, leeriness, mistrust, suspicion.

Translations

怀疑疑疑惑不相信

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(daut) verb1. to feel uncertain about, but inclined not to believe. I doubt if he'll come now; He might have a screwdriver, but I doubt it.怀疑2. not to be sure of the reliability of. Sometimes I doubt your intelligence!不相信 noun a feeling of not being sure and sometimes of being suspicious. There is some doubt as to what happened; I have doubts about that place.怀疑ˈdoubtful adjective1. feeling doubt; uncertain what to think, expect etc. He is doubtful about the future of the school.使人生疑的2. able to be doubted; not clear. The outcome is doubtful; a doubtful result. 令人怀疑的，未定的 3. uncertain but rather unlikely, unhopeful etc. It is doubtful whether this will work; a doubtful improvement.难料的4. suspicious. He's rather a doubtful character.可疑的ˈdoubtfully adverb可疑地ˈdoubtfulness noun怀疑ˈdoubtless adverb probably. John has doubtless told you about me.很可能地beyond doubt certain(ly). Beyond doubt, they will arrive tomorrow; His honesty is beyond doubt.无疑地in doubt uncertain. The result of the dispute is still in doubt. 不能肯定的，拿不准地 no doubt surely; probably. No doubt you would like to see your bedroom; He will come back again tomorrow, no doubt.无疑地

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noun uncertainty

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noun suspicion

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verb be uncertain

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verb waver

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verb disbelieve

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phrase in doubt

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phrase no doubt

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verb to be uncertain, disbelieving, or skeptical about

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verb to lack trust or confidence in

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noun a lack of conviction or certainty

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noun lack of trust

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noun the state of being unsure of something

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noun uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

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verb consider unlikely or have doubts about

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verb lack confidence in or have doubts about

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