Word · Frequency #33772
wavering
/ˈweɪvɝːɪŋ/
adjective
摇摆的；犹豫不决的；动摇的
wavering
常形容人拿不定主意，也可指事物晃动不定。
- 1.
Fluctuating, uncertain, undetermined, unsteady.
波动的；不确定的；未定的；不稳定的。
- 2.
Being in doubt; indecisive.
犹豫不决的；优柔寡断的。
波动的；不确定的；未定的；不稳定的。；犹豫不决的；优柔寡断的。；摇摆的；抖动的；摇曳的
In use
She gave a wavering answer, unsure of what to say.
The team's wavering commitment to the project caused many delays.
Despite his wavering confidence, he decided to give the speech.
wavering on sth
She was wavering on whether to accept the offer.
她对于是否接受这个提议犹豫不决。
wavering between A and B
He is wavering between going to college and taking a job.
他正在上大学和找工作之间摇摆不定。
without wavering
She stuck to her decision without wavering.
Connections
Confusing words
- vacillating
- 动摇的；优柔寡断的 · vacillating 强调在两种选择之间反复摇摆，而 wavering 更侧重于因不确定而表现出犹豫或动摇。
- hesitating
- 犹豫的；踌躇的 · hesitating 指因犹豫而暂停行动，不一定改变立场；wavering 则暗示一种动摇或不稳定。
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