to hesitate
01
躊躇する, ためらう
to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness
Intransitive
例
When asked about the promotion, Sarah hesitated before responding.
昇進について尋ねられたとき、サラは答える前にためらった。
02
ためらう, どもる
to stammer or pause during speech, often due to uncertainty, nervousness, or difficulty in finding the right words
Intransitive
例
In the court deposition, the witness hesitated when asked about the events leading up to the incident.
法廷での証言で、証人は事件に至るまでの出来事について尋ねられた時ためらった。
語彙ツリー
hesitater
hesitating
hesitation
hesitate
hesit
