"hesitate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 犹豫

Definition

在做某事之前停顿，通常是因为不确定或紧张。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于表达因不确定、紧张或礼貌而停顿。常与 'to' 不定式连用，如'hestitate to ask'。属于正式或中性用法。与'delay'（表示时间拖延）不同。

Examples

Please don't hesitate to call me if you need help.

如果你需要帮助，请不要**犹豫**打电话给我。

She hesitated before answering the question.

她在回答问题前**犹豫**了一下。

Do not hesitate to tell us your opinion.

请不要**犹豫**告诉我们你的看法。

He seemed to hesitate when I asked about his plans.

我问他计划时，他好像有点**犹豫**。

Don't hesitate—just go for it!

别**犹豫**——直接去做吧！

I always hesitate before speaking in public.

我在公开发言前总会**犹豫**。