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"reluctant to do" in Chinese (Simplified)

不情愿做不愿意做

Definition

对做某事感到不情愿,通常是因为犹豫或疑虑。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式和非正式语境,后面通常接动词不定式(to + 动词)。表示犹豫或迟疑,不等于完全拒绝。不要与表示强烈拒绝的 'unwilling' 混淆。

Examples

She is reluctant to do her homework tonight.

她今晚**不情愿做**作业。

Many people feel reluctant to do public speaking.

许多人**不愿意做**公众演讲。

He was reluctant to do the dishes after dinner.

他晚饭后**不情愿洗**碗。

I’m a bit reluctant to do this if no one else is helping.

如果没有别人帮忙,我有点**不情愿做**这件事。

He sounded reluctant to do anything about the problem.

他对这个问题似乎**不愿意做**任何事情。

They were reluctant to do what was asked but agreed in the end.

他们起初**不情愿做**被要求的事,但最后还是同意了。