| 释义 |
uncertainuncertain /ʌnˈsɚt˺n/ ●●○ adjective THESAURUSnot confident that you know something► unsurenot confident that you know something: If you are unsure about anything, just ask for help. ► not sure unsure: I’m not sure where she lives, but I think her house is near here. ► uncertain uncertain means the same as unsure but is more formal: She told us what happened, but she was uncertain about the details. ► unconvinced 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. ► undecided not sure because you have not made a decision about something yet: I’m still undecided about who I will vote for. ► doubtful not sure whether something is true or good: Everyone says that the trip will be fun, but I’m still doubtful. ► dubious 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. ► skeptical 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. 1not sure, or feeling doubt: uncertain about I was uncertain about who I should call.uncertain what/who/if etc. She was uncertain whether to keep talking or not.► see thesaurus at unsure2not clear, definite, or decided: The factory workers face an uncertain future.3in no uncertain terms if you tell someone something in no uncertain terms, you say something very clearly without trying to be polite: They told us in no uncertain terms that we were not welcome.4if someone walks in an uncertain way, it seems as though he or she might fall: She took a few uncertain steps forward.—uncertainly adverb |