Dictionary entry
shillyshally
/ˈʃɪli .ʃæli/
noun
磨蹭；支支吾吾；游移不定；踌躇不决
核心释义
the act of being indecisive or wasting time; hesitation
- 1.
磨蹭；支支吾吾；游移不定；踌躇不决；踌躇不定的[地]；优柔寡断的[地]
postpone doing what one should be doing be uncertain and vague
用法In use
His constant shillyshally drove the whole team crazy.
用法提示：名词用法，表示犹豫不决的行为。
After much shillyshally, she finally made up her mind.
用法提示：名词用法，表示长时间的犹豫过程。
We don't need any shillyshally; just give us a straight answer.
用法提示：名词用法，指支吾拖延的态度。
shillyshally about/over sth
shillyshally 后接 about 或 over 表示对某事犹豫不决。
He shillyshallied over the decision for weeks.
他犹豫不决了几个星期。
stop shillyshallying
常用于祈使句，催促对方停止犹豫。
Stop shillyshallying and make up your mind!
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- hesitation
- 犹豫 · hesitation 指因不确定而暂时停顿，shillyshally 强调反复无常、浪费时间
- procrastination
- 拖延 · procrastination 指故意推迟做某事，shillyshally 侧重无决断地磨蹭
- indecision
- 优柔寡断 · indecision 指长期无法做出决定，shillyshally 更口语化，强调行动上的磨蹭
词族Word family
- shillyshallying
- 磨蹭；犹豫不决 · n.
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常作不可数名词，表示犹豫不决的行为或状态。
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