Definitions
n. A feeling of uncertainty about whether something is true or possible.
怀疑；不确定
v. To feel uncertain about something or think it unlikely.
怀疑；认为不大可能
Example
I doubt the shop is still open this late.
这么晚了，我觉得那家店大概已经关门了。
There is little doubt that access to clean water is essential for improving public health.
毫无疑问，获得清洁用水对于改善公共卫生至关重要。
Collocations
- have doubts about
- no doubt
- cast doubt on
- beyond doubt
Word family
- doubtful (adj.)
- doubtless (adv.)
- undoubtedly (adv.)
Synonyms
- uncertainty
- question
Antonyms
- certainty
- trust
Usage tip
b不发音；I doubt that常表示认为某事不大可能。
FAQ
- What does doubt mean?
- A feeling of uncertainty about whether something is true or possible. To feel uncertain about something or think it unlikely.
- How is doubt pronounced?
- UK /daʊt/, US /daʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
