| 单词 | doubt |
| 释义 | doubt n. & v. --n 1. a feeling of uncertainty; an undecided state of mind (be in no doubt about; have no doubt that). 2. (often foll. by of, about) an inclination to disbelieve (have one's doubts about). 3. an uncertain state of things. 4. a lack of full proof or clear indication (benefit of the doubt). --v 1. tr. (often foll. by whether, if, that + clause; also foll. (after neg. or interrog.) by but, but that) feel uncertain or undecided about (I doubt that you are right; I do not doubt but that you are wrong). 2. tr. hesitate to believe or trust. 3. intr. (often foll. by of) feel uncertain or undecided; have doubts (never doubted of success). 4. tr. call in question. 5. tr. Brit. archaic or dial. rather think that; suspect or fear that (I doubt we are late). Phrases and idioms beyond doubt certainly. doubting Thomas an incredulous or sceptical person (after John 20:24-29). in doubt uncertain; open to question. no doubt certainly; probably; admittedly. without doubt (or a doubt) certainly. Derivatives doubtable adj. doubter n. doubtingly adv. Etymology: ME doute f. OF doute (n.), douter (v.) f. L dubitare hesitate; mod. spelling after L |
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