"i suspect not" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 我猜不是
• 我想不是

Definition

一种礼貌或略带怀疑的方式，表示你不认为某事是真的或会发生。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于口语，表达委婉或不确定的否定，比直接说'no'更客气。常用于表达看法而不是事实，被认为更柔和。

Examples

Will he come to the meeting? I suspect not.

他会来开会吗？**我猜不是**。

Is this going to work? I suspect not.

这个会成功吗？**我想不是**。

Will it rain today? I suspect not.

今天会下雨吗？**我想不是**。

Do you think she'll say yes? I suspect not, but let's hope.

你觉得她会答应吗？**我猜不是**，但我们可以希望。

Are we finished with everything? I suspect not—there's always more to do.

我们全做完了吗？**我想不是**—总有更多要做的。

Did you understand what he meant? I suspect not, honestly.

你明白他的意思了吗？**我猜不是**，说真的。