Hesitate
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British pronunciation/hˈɛsɪtˌe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/

"hesitate"的定义和意义

to hesitate
01

犹豫

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness
Intransitive
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When asked about the promotion, Sarah hesitated before responding.
Facing the unexpected question, the candidate hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing her words before replying.
John hesitated before entering the unfamiliar building, wondering if he was in the right place.
02

犹豫, 结巴

to stammer or pause during speech, often due to uncertainty, nervousness, or difficulty in finding the right words
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Nervous about the public speaking engagement, the speaker hesitated through the opening lines of the presentation.
In the heated debate, the politician hesitated and stammered, trying to respond to the unexpected question from the audience.
The actor hesitated during the intense scene, struggling to deliver the lines accurately.

word family

hesit

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hesitate

Verb

hesitater

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hesitater

Noun

hesitating

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hesitating

Adjective

hesitation

Noun

hesitation

Noun
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