hesitation
/ˌhezɪˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3448 in the learning path
犹豫；迟疑
Definitions
n. A pause or delay caused by uncertainty or nervousness.
犹豫；迟疑
Example
After a moment of hesitation, Lina knocked on the door.
犹豫片刻后，莉娜敲了敲门。
Some students show hesitation when speaking a foreign language because they fear making mistakes in front of classmates.
一些学生说外语时会迟疑，因为他们害怕在同学面前犯错。
Collocations
- without hesitation
- a moment's hesitation
- have no hesitation in doing
Word family
- hesitate (v)
- hesitant (adj)
- hesitantly (adv)
Synonyms
- indecision
- reluctance
Antonyms
- decisiveness
Usage tip
毫不犹豫做某事：have no hesitation in doing。
FAQ
- What does hesitation mean?
- A pause or delay caused by uncertainty or nervousness.
- How is hesitation pronounced?
- UK /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
