英语词汇“reluctant”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

If the adjective reluctant applies to you, it means that you are undergoing some inner struggle and are unwilling or unable to decide.

The word reluctant comes from the Latin reluctantem, which means "to struggle against." These days reluctant means “unwilling.” If you’re reluctant to dance to a terrible song, you’re unwilling to shake your booty, and you might even have to struggle against your friends who try to get you on the dance floor. You might offer them a reluctant smile instead (and hope it doesn’t look like a grimace).

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

reluctant / reticent

Consider this sentence:

They may also be reticent about sharing bad news with you.

Are they reticent? Or are they reluctant? It's a subtle difference to be sure. But is it worth preserving?

Reluctant means resisting, unwilling. There's a strong negative connotation attached to it, as these examples demonstrate:

The US healthcare industry has been extremely reluctant to embrace outsourcing firms.

The subject lends itself to hyperbole both because of its urgency and the imperative to draw reluctant readers.

US websites are reluctant to remove extremist religious material because of the First Amendment to the constitution protecting free speech.

By comparison, reticent means quiet, restrained, unwilling to communicate. Despite the unwillingness component, reticent imparts less of a negative feeling:

They were reticent about their main concerns, and few wanted to talk about how they voted.

The mustache and beard deny us the opportunity to get too close to the man, whose reticent gaze appears fixed to the floor.

Korchagin, usually calm and reticent, spoke with a passion that surprised Tsvetayev

Garner's Modern American Usage reports that reticent for reluctant is at stage 4 of language change: a nearly universal form that only "linguistic stalwarts," those "die-hard snoots," object to. Those snoots (syntax nudniks [pests] of our time) are people who love language, are at ease with its nuances, and tend toward tradition, rejecting neologisms without good cause.

It's up to you, then. If you're in favor of preserving the nuance between reluctant and reticent, then be proud to be a snoot!

WORD FAMILY

reluctant: reluctance, reluctantly+/reluctance: reluctances

USAGE EXAMPLES

But Watson, who is often reluctant to change equipment, is not your typical player who endures endless hours of product testing.

Golf Digest(Jan 02, 2017)

In some counties, state legislators effectively control central committees and are reluctant to relinquish appointment power.

Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017)

Speaking ahead of the Centennial Classic, Bettman reiterated that NHL owners were reluctant to return for a sixth consecutive Olympics.

Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017)

1adj not eager

foreigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways
fresh from college and reluctant for the moment to marry him

Syn

uneager

lacking interest or spirit or animation

2adj disinclined to become involved

they were usually reluctant to socialize
reluctant to help

Syn

disinclined

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

3adj unwilling to do something contrary to your custom

a reluctant smile

Syn

loath, loth
unwilling

not disposed or inclined toward

单词	reluctant
释义	reluctant (once / 226 pages) adj If the adjective reluctant applies to you, it means that you are undergoing some inner struggle and are unwilling or unable to decide. The word reluctant comes from the Latin reluctantem, which means "to struggle against." These days reluctant means “unwilling.” If you’re reluctant to dance to a terrible song, you’re unwilling to shake your booty, and you might even have to struggle against your friends who try to get you on the dance floor. You might offer them a reluctant smile instead (and hope it doesn’t look like a grimace). CHOOSE YOUR WORDS reluctant / reticent Consider this sentence: They may also be reticent about sharing bad news with you. Are they reticent? Or are they reluctant? It's a subtle difference to be sure. But is it worth preserving? Reluctant means resisting, unwilling. There's a strong negative connotation attached to it, as these examples demonstrate: The US healthcare industry has been extremely reluctant to embrace outsourcing firms. The subject lends itself to hyperbole both because of its urgency and the imperative to draw reluctant readers. US websites are reluctant to remove extremist religious material because of the First Amendment to the constitution protecting free speech. By comparison, reticent means quiet, restrained, unwilling to communicate. Despite the unwillingness component, reticent imparts less of a negative feeling: They were reticent about their main concerns, and few wanted to talk about how they voted. The mustache and beard deny us the opportunity to get too close to the man, whose reticent gaze appears fixed to the floor. Korchagin, usually calm and reticent, spoke with a passion that surprised Tsvetayev Garner's Modern American Usage reports that reticent for reluctant is at stage 4 of language change: a nearly universal form that only "linguistic stalwarts," those "die-hard snoots," object to. Those snoots (syntax nudniks [pests] of our time) are people who love language, are at ease with its nuances, and tend toward tradition, rejecting neologisms without good cause. It's up to you, then. If you're in favor of preserving the nuance between reluctant and reticent, then be proud to be a snoot! WORD FAMILY reluctant: reluctance, reluctantly+/reluctance: reluctances USAGE EXAMPLES But Watson, who is often reluctant to change equipment, is not your typical player who endures endless hours of product testing. Golf Digest(Jan 02, 2017) In some counties, state legislators effectively control central committees and are reluctant to relinquish appointment power. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) Speaking ahead of the Centennial Classic, Bettman reiterated that NHL owners were reluctant to return for a sixth consecutive Olympics. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) 1adj not eager foreigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways fresh from college and reluctant for the moment to marry him Syn uneager lacking interest or spirit or animation 2adj disinclined to become involved they were usually reluctant to socialize reluctant to help Syn disinclined unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval 3adj unwilling to do something contrary to your custom a reluctant smile Syn loath, loth unwilling not disposed or inclined toward
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