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dubitation

/doo-bi-tey-shuhn, dyoo-/US // ˌdu bɪˈteɪ ʃən, ˌdyu- //UK // (ˌdjuːbɪˈteɪʃən) //

疑惑,悬疑,悬疑片

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Archaic.

    • : doubt.

Examples

  • Miss Jessimina asked what had she done that I should be in dubitation as to her bona fides?

  • He dropped his eyeglass once more in silent dubitation, and merely muttered cautiously: 'Indeed!'

  • His weakness he will show, yet also his strength; dubitation yet faith; he will hesitate, yet finally act.

  • I have considerable dubitation as to the expediency of making the services of our parish churches choral.

  • Breakfast had been taken in his own room, but afterward, with some dubitation, he had gone downstairs.