"waver" in Chinese (Simplified)
动摇犹豫
Definition
在两个选择之间犹豫不决,或者不稳定地来回晃动。既可以指做决定时的犹豫,也可以指物理上的动摇。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
比“犹豫(hesitate)”更正式或书面化,常用于表达在两者之间拿不定主意('waver between A and B'),也可指不稳定的物理晃动(如烛光wavers)。不常用于技术或商业决策。
Examples
She started to waver when making her decision.
她在做决定时开始**犹豫**。
The candle flame wavered in the wind.
烛光在风中**摇曳**。
His voice wavered as he spoke.
他说话时声音**颤抖**。
I tend to waver when I have to make big choices.
遇到重大选择时,我常常会**犹豫**。
His confidence didn't waver despite the pressure.
尽管有压力,他的自信一点也没有**动摇**。
Don’t waver—just go for it!
别**犹豫**——去做吧!