"hesitation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 犹豫

Definition

因有人不确定或不想立即做某事而产生的停顿或迟疑；也指做决定前的犹豫不决。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为正式或中性，可以描述说话、决策或行动前的不确定。常用搭配：'毫不犹豫'、'有点犹豫'。不要和'停顿'混淆，'hesitation' 带有犹豫和不确定的意思。

Examples

He answered the question without hesitation.

他毫不**犹豫**地回答了问题。

There was a moment of hesitation before she spoke.

她说话前有片刻的**犹豫**。

I noticed his hesitation when making the choice.

我注意到他做决定时的**犹豫**。

She accepted the job offer after only a little hesitation.

她只**犹豫**了一下就接受了这份工作。

If you feel any hesitation, just ask for help.

如果你有**犹豫**，就请寻求帮助。

A hint of hesitation in his voice made me wonder if he was telling the truth.

他声音里的一丝**犹豫**让我怀疑他是否说真话。