"loath" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 不情愿的
• 勉强的

Definition

极不愿意做某事，因内心强烈抗拒。常用于动词前（如'loath to admit', 'loath to try'）。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

现代英语中非常正式或书面，多与 'loathe'（表示“憎恶”）混淆。常与动词不定式连用（如'loath to leave'）。口语中不常见。

Examples

He is loath to admit his mistake.

他**不情愿**承认自己的错误。

She felt loath to leave the party early.

她**不情愿**早早离开聚会。

I am loath to spend so much money on this.

我**不情愿**在这上面花这么多钱。

Many people are loath to change their daily routines.

很多人**不情愿**改变他们的日常习惯。

He was loath to get involved in office politics.

他**不情愿**参与办公室的政治。

We were loath to admit we needed help, but we finally did.

我们**不情愿**承认自己需要帮助，但最终还是承认了。