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Hesitate over Meaning in English

expression

ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
HEZ-uh-tayt OH-vur
hˈɛsɪtˌeɪt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
HES-i-tayt OH-vuh

释义

To pause or be unsure about making a decision or taking action, usually because you are uncertain or nervous about it.

用法与细微差别

Usually followed by what the person is unsure about ('hesitate over a decision'). Slightly formal; common in written English. Synonyms: 'waffle', 'dither'; less common in conversation than simply 'hesitate' or 'think twice about'.

例句

She always hesitates over big decisions.

basic

Don’t hesitate over what to order, just pick something!

basic

He hesitated over signing the contract.

basic

They spent hours hesitating over the color for the living room.

natural

If you hesitate over every detail, you'll never finish.

natural

People often hesitate over whether to speak up in meetings.

natural