单词 | sceptical |
释义 | sceptical sceptical UK (US skeptical) /ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/ adjective ► C2 doubting that something is true or useful: » Many experts remain sceptical about/of his claims.Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiositysceptically (US skeptically) /-kəl.i/ adverb scepticism (US skepticism) /-sɪ.zəm/ noun [U] ► F0» The company's environmental claims have been greeted/regarded/treated with scepticism by conservationists.Thesaurus+: ↑PhilosophyThesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity • • • Extra Examples:» I'm a bit sceptical about his chances of success.» I take a more sceptical view.» Dan thinks it will all work out but I remain sceptical.» Ruth is convinced that it's a good idea but I'm deeply sceptical.» I've always been sceptical about alternative therapies. |
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