"loath" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 不情願的
• 勉強的

Definition

極不願意做某事，因內心強烈抗拒。常用於動詞前（如'loath to admit', 'loath to try'）。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

現代英語中非常正式或書面，多與 'loathe'（意為“憎惡”）混淆。常與動詞不定式連用（如'loath to leave'）。口語中不常見。

Examples

He is loath to admit his mistake.

他**不情願**承認自己的錯誤。

She felt loath to leave the party early.

她**不情願**早早離開聚會。

I am loath to spend so much money on this.

我**不情願**在這上面花這麼多錢。

Many people are loath to change their daily routines.

許多人**不情願**改變他們的日常習慣。

He was loath to get involved in office politics.

他**不情願**參與辦公室的政治。

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

我們**不情願**承認自己需要幫助，但最終還是承認了。