| 单词 | doubt |
| 释义 | noun | verb doubtdoubt1 /daʊt/ ●●● S3 W1 noun 1[countable, uncountable] a feeling of being not sure whether something is true or right: doubt about The disaster raised doubts about the safety of nuclear power.doubt that He was beginning to have some doubts that he could find a solution to the problem. There’s no doubt that she is the best student in class. I want to marry him – there is not the slightest doubt in my mind.doubt as to There are serious doubts as to whether he is really qualified for the job. The lawyers have proved the man’s guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt (=there is no doubt at all).2no doubt used when emphasizing that you think something is probably true: No doubt you’ll have your own ideas. The budget cuts will hurt, no doubt about it (=it is certainly true).3if/when (you’re) in doubt... used when advising someone what to do: If you’re in doubt about what to wear to the interview, a suit is probably best.4be in doubt a)to not be certain what will happen or what to do: The outcome of the case never seemed in doubt. b)to not be sure that something will be able to succeed or continue: Prospects for progress in the peace talks are very much in doubt.5be beyond doubt if something is beyond doubt, it is completely certain: The test showed beyond doubt that Granger was the girl’s father.6reasonable doubt law something that makes you think that a law case has not been completely proved: The jurors felt there was reasonable doubt. They proved beyond a reasonable doubt that alcohol played a part in the accident (=they showed that it was certain).7without (a) doubt used to emphasize an opinion: She is, without doubt, one of the best runners I’ve ever seen. → see also the benefit of the doubt at benefit1 (4), be open to question/doubt at open1 (20), self-doubtCOLLOCATIONSverbshave doubts Scientists still have some doubts about the theory.harbor doubts (=have doubts) She harbored a few doubts about his ability to do the job.have your doubts (=have some doubts) Everyone else thinks it’s a good idea, but I have my doubts.express/voice doubts (=say that you have doubts) Many people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.have no doubt (also have little doubt) I have no doubt that you are right.leave no doubt (also leave little doubt) (=make people sure or almost sure about something) The evidence left no doubt that he was the murderer.cast/throw doubt on something (=make people unsure about something) New research has cast doubt on the safety of the drug.call/throw something into doubt (=make people unsure about something) The accuracy of his account was called into doubt.raise doubts about something (=make people unsure about something) His handling of the matter has raised doubts about his competence.remove doubt(s) (also dispel doubts formal) (=make people sure about something) The new evidence removes any doubt that the men are guilty.adjectivesserious doubts (also grave doubts formal) She began to have serious doubts about her ability to complete the project.considerable doubts I had considerable doubts about accepting the job.a nagging doubt (=one that bothers you often) I still had a nagging doubt that there might be something seriously wrong.a lingering doubt (=one that does not go away) We do not want any lingering doubts about his guilt or innocence at the end of the trial.new doubts The crisis has raised new doubts about the ability to govern the country.growing/increasing doubts There have been growing doubts about the accuracy of the test results. noun | verb doubtdoubt2 ●●● S2 W2 verb [transitive not in progressive] 1to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely: I never doubted his story.doubt (that) Doctors doubted that surgery would be necessary.doubt if/whether Researchers doubted if any of the eggs would hatch. He might show up later, but I doubt it (=I don’t think he will). I have no reason to doubt his word (=think that he is lying).2to not trust or have confidence in someone: Do you have any reason to doubt her? I never doubted myself. I knew I could win. [Origin: 1200–1300 French douter, from Latin dubitare]—doubter noun [countable]GRAMMAR: doubt• When you think that something is unlikely, you can say: I doubt they would be willing to pay $50 each. I doubt that they would be willing to pay $50 each. I doubt if/whether they would be willing to pay $50 each.• When you feel sure about something, you use doubt with a negative word such as not/no/never: I never doubted (that) Jake would help us (=I always believed he would help). Don’t say: I never doubted if/whether Jake would help us. |
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