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单词 dubiously
释义
dubiousdubious /ˈdubiəs/ ●○○ adjective Etymology
ETYMOLOGYdubious
Origin: 1500-1600 Latin dubius, from dubare to be unable to decide
Thesaurus
THESAURUSnot believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure
not believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure:  Holmes still looked doubtful.
not sure that something is a good idea or that it is true:  At first, I was dubious about traveling with my mother.
not persuaded by someone’s arguments:  Some people remain unconvinced about the threat of global warming.
doubtful that something is really true:  Scientists are skeptical about the benefits of the treatment.
not confident that you know something
not confident that you know something:  If you are unsure about anything, just ask for help.
unsure:  I’m not sure where she lives, but I think her house is near here.
uncertain means the same as unsure but is more formal:  She told us what happened, but she was uncertain about the details.
not sure that you believe something that someone wants you to believe:  Mrs. Jones was unconvinced that we could paint the house all by ourselves.
not sure because you have not made a decision about something yet:  I’m still undecided about who I will vote for.
not sure whether something is true or good:  Everyone says that the trip will be fun, but I’m still doubtful.
dubious means the same as doubtful but is more formal:  At first I was dubious about what she told me, but then she showed me pictures.
very doubtful about something, and not willing to believe it unless you have proof:  It’s best to be skeptical of the advertisements you see on TV.
1probably not honest, true, or right:  dubious accounting practices2probably not good or not of good quality:  The room was decorated in dubious taste.3[not before noun] not sure whether something is good or true SYN doubtful: dubious about Many people are dubious about whether the airport will ever be built.► see thesaurus at doubtful, unsure4the dubious honor/distinction/pleasure etc. (of doing something) something that is actually bad or the opposite of an honor, etc.:  He had the dubious distinction of having the worst voting record in the Senate. [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin dubius, from dubare to be unable to decide]—dubiously adverb—dubiousness noun [uncountable]
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