hesitate, falter, vacillate, waver
这组词都可表示“不确定”“缺少信心”。它们的区别是：
hesitate最常用,指难于下决心去做某事或作出某种选择; falter指行动上明显迟疑或畏缩,暗示有恐惧、紧张、口吃等征兆; vacillate侧重在互相冲突或矛盾的行动方案之间摇摆不定; waver可指因优柔寡断而迟迟不采取行动,或指虽然作出决定,但行动上却表现出动摇或畏缩不前。
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- 双语例句
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The army did not hesitate ; they took the town by storm.
军队未迟疑, 他们突袭占领了该城.
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We hope that you will not hesitate to make us aware of any shortcomings which you may find in this plan.
这个计划有什么缺欠,希望大家提出来.
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I choose rather to hesitate my opinion than to assert it roundly.
我宁可犹疑地表示我的意见而不愿直率地断言这件事.
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Do not hesitate to laugh at anything you find amusing.
只要觉得好笑就尽管笑。
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Today I might hesitate to turn in a burglar.
现在让我把入室窃贼送交警方，我可能会有所顾虑。
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Some parents hesitate to take these steps because they suspect that their child is exaggerating.
一些家长不愿意采取这些措施，因为他们怀疑自己的孩子在夸大其词。
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In the event of difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department.
如果遇到困难，请尽管和我们的客户服务部联系。
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They don't hesitate to open fire when confronted by police.
他们遭遇警察时毫不犹豫地开火。
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I hesitate to describe him as really clever.
我不愿说他真的聪明.
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I will not hesitate to take unpopular decisions.
我会毫不犹豫地作出并不受欢迎的决定。
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Embarrassment caused me to hesitate.
窘迫使得我(讲话)吞吞吐吐.
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He did not hesitate to sacrifice his all for protecting his motherland.
他为保卫祖国不惜牺牲自己的一切.
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I wouldn't hesitate to go through fire and water for the just cause.
为了正义事业赴汤蹈火在所不辞.
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He would not hesitate to give money to anyone down on one's luck.
他对任何不幸的人都很慷慨.
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If you get in trouble, don't hesitate to ask for advice.
如果碰到麻烦, 要赶紧向人求教.
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She didn't hesitate to tell intrusive photographers to "naff off".
她毫不客气地叫那些烦人的摄影者“滚开”。
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If you hesitate too long, you will miss the opportunity.
如果你老是犹豫不决, 那就会错失良机.
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He do not hesitate to ask her to sit beside him.
他毫不犹豫地请她坐在他身旁.
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How could we hesitate to press forward in the face of difficulties?
在困难面前怎能畏缩不前 呢 ?
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He faced the enemy valiantly , shuned no difficulties and dangers and would not hesitate to lay down his life if need be.
他英勇对敌,不避艰险,赴汤蹈火在所不计.
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This could make your superiors hesitate to trust you with major responsibilities.
这样会使上级不敢对你委以重任。
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Would you like that? Don't hesitate to say no if you'd rather not.
你喜欢那个吗？如果你不喜欢就直说。
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If you hesitate too long, you will miss this opportunity.
如果你老是犹豫不决, 你就将失去这次机会.
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
有什么问题只管问.
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They hesitate between fighting and submitting.
他们不能决定是战还是降.
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In case you need something, please don't hesitate to ask me.
如果你需要什么东西, 请不客气地对我说.
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He did not hesitate for a minute to save the drowning child.
他毫不踌躇去救那个落水的小孩.
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Please don't hesitate to tell either Mr Schrader or myself should you feel ill again.
如果你再觉得不舒服，请尽管告诉施拉德尔先生或我本人。
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People should not hesitate to contact the police if they've noticed anyone acting suspiciously.
如果发现形迹可疑的人,应该马上报警.
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Don't hesitate to make comments or suggestions if you have any.
有意见尽管提好了.
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