英语词汇“reluctant”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINreluctant

Origin:

1600-1700 Latin present participle of reluctari ‘to fight against’

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

Becoming a donor is a simple process, but many people remain reluctant.
He seemed somewhat reluctant to explain, but finally did so.
Some of the older staff were reluctant to use the new equipment.
Stores have cut prices to attract reluctant shoppers.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

Anybody who's actually been in a war is very reluctant to see other people stumbling into an unnecessary one.
But Western culture was very reluctant to authenticate reports of meteorite falls.
However many couples who have been unable to have children, are, understandably, reluctant to adopt mentally handicapped children.
In any case many rulers were for long reluctant to send ambassadors to foreign capitals if a lower-ranking representative would suffice.
In any case, lawyers are typically reluctant to take on such cases because they are time-consuming and difficult.
In exchange modern man gives his external achievement and his reluctant faithfulness.
The authorities have been reluctant to crack down on pachinko for other reasons as well.

THESAURUS► unwilling/not willing

not wanting to do something and refusing to do it: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems.

► reluctant

not willing to do something, although you may be persuaded after a while. Also used when someone does something after at first being unwilling to do it: · He was reluctant to talk about his childhood.· She gave a reluctant smile.· the government's reluctant agreement to hold talks· a reluctant hero

► grudging

given unwillingly – used about admiration, respect, support, or an apology: · He gave her a grudging apology.· He could not help feeling a grudging admiration for the old lady.

► be loath to do something

to not want to do something, especially something that you might have to do – a rather formal use: · He has more staff than he needs, but he is loath to get rid of good people.

Longman Language Activatorto not be willing to do something► unwilling/not willing

not willing to do something, even though you should do it or someone else wants you to do it: · According to his lawyer, Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.unwilling/not willing to do something: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Most people are unwilling to give up their cars and use public transportation.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems.

► reluctant

someone who is reluctant is not willing to do something, although they may be persuaded after refusing for a while: · Stores have cut prices to attract reluctant shoppers.· Becoming a donor is a simple process, but many people remain reluctant.reluctant to do something: · He seemed somewhat reluctant to explain, but finally did so.· Some of the older staff were reluctant to use the new equipment.

► drag your feet

to take too much time to do something because you are unwilling to do it: · The White House has accused Congress of dragging its feet.drag your feet over/on: · They urged Parliament not to drag its feet on the bill.drag your feet in doing something: · Demonstrators say the administration is dragging its feet in establishing a housing program.

► be loath to do something

to be very unwilling to do something, especially something which affects you personally and which you may find upsetting or unpleasant to do: · His mother was still asleep and he was loath to wake her.· Congressmen are loath to limit the amount of time they can be in office.

doing something unwillingly► unwillingly

if you do something unwillingly , you do it slowly or without any eagerness, in a way that shows you are unwilling: · Johnson unwillingly admitted he'd been drinking that evening.· He pointed at a chair, and Alfred sat down unwillingly.

► reluctantly

if you do something reluctantly , you do it even though you are not very willing to do it: · Reluctantly, he gave the officer his name and address.· He reluctantly consented to his daughter's marriage.· Mrs. Bernson reluctantly agreed to help prepare for the conference.

► against your will

if you do something against your will , you do not want to do it but you are forced to: · The refugees were sent back against their will.· No one should be forced to marry against their will.

► grudgingly

if you do something or say something grudgingly , especially something that gives help or praise or pleasure to someone else, you do it very unwillingly: · The city council has grudgingly given $100,000 towards the new after-school care program.· Steve grudgingly admitted that Matthew had played a better game.

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► grudging/reluctant admiration

(=unwilling admiration)· There was grudging admiration in his voice.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► as

· The state was as reluctant to intervene in the housing market, despite its manifest deficiencies.· Consumers are proving to be as reluctant to bite after Christmas as they were before.· Philip was as reluctant as Henry, but the two Kings were now swept along by the tide of public opinion.· He was as reluctant as anyone I ever had to learn the change-up.

► extremely

· Committee members who were responsible for setting Glenand up to promote jobs were extremely reluctant to make people redundant.· But both are extremely reluctant lovers.· So far environmental lobbies have been extremely reluctant to allow radioactive materials to be flown in a chemical rocket.· Many of the Volunteers, however, were extremely reluctant to treat their students in this way.

► more

· Daily the heat grew and daily she felt more and more reluctant to leave here.· But Vargas said the strengthened designation might make a judge more reluctant to order the cross razed.· A similar number said a further increase in court fees would make them more reluctant to litigate.· Sometimes they are keen to have media help in solving a crime, other times they are more reluctant.· But where Ministerial powers are drawn more broadly, the courts are much more reluctant to intervene.

► often

· No wonder our passengers are often reluctant to mix business with pleasure.· Nonspecialists are often reluctant to diagnose depression, which can produce symptoms ranging from insomnia to pelvic pain, Thompson says.· Long-sighted children are often reluctant to do much reading and writing and may also suffer from headaches.· Parents are often reluctant to send out announcements of the birth or even to name the baby.· Feminist psychologists are often reluctant to call on psychoanalysis.· Reporters are often reluctant to examine substantive issues.· Children are often reluctant to express their ideas for fear of being wrong.· During the 1970s intelligence organisations were often reluctant to share information from their best informants.

► so

· That explains why the firm has been so reluctant to shed its pots and pans.· And why are we so reluctant to part with each?· It is difficult to understand why the Bomber Staff was so reluctant to even consider the Ministerial direction.· She wasn't even sure why she'd been so reluctant to come into contact with him.· The reason she'd been so reluctant for Alexander Vass to leave had had nothing to do with the man himself.· It was probably because she was always so reluctant to let him make love to her, she decided.· Why are you so reluctant to look back at your very early Crucifixions?

► still

· Edward, however, was still reluctant to commit himself wholeheartedly to Balliol's cause.· Members of the family are still reluctant to reveal the full horrors they endured in their homeland.

► understandably

· In integrated settings, children are sometimes understandably reluctant to use aids which are unsightly or cumbersome.· They are understandably reluctant to give up their exciting careers.· However, we are understandably reluctant to raise this with the creditor organisations.

► very

· She was very reluctant to take part in any way.· But Western culture was very reluctant to authenticate reports of meteorite falls.· I am very reluctant to go so far when we - or rather you - could be so near a better resolution.· This is what I think -- that one or two inspectors were very reluctant to issue permits.· Anybody who's actually been in a war is very reluctant to see other people stumbling into an unnecessary one.· So their next option is to borrow internationally, which they are very reluctant to do.· But she was very reluctant to give it up and there is a precedent.· But they were very reluctant to attend antenatal classes and so this club had been set up in response to this.

WORD FAMILYnounreluctanceadjectivereluctantadverbreluctantly

单词	reluctant
释义	reluctantre‧luc‧tant /rɪˈlʌktənt/ ●●○ AWL adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINreluctant Origin: 1600-1700 Latin present participle of reluctari ‘to fight against’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Becoming a donor is a simple process, but many people remain reluctant. He seemed somewhat reluctant to explain, but finally did so. Some of the older staff were reluctant to use the new equipment. Stores have cut prices to attract reluctant shoppers. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Anybody who's actually been in a war is very reluctant to see other people stumbling into an unnecessary one. But Western culture was very reluctant to authenticate reports of meteorite falls. However many couples who have been unable to have children, are, understandably, reluctant to adopt mentally handicapped children. In any case many rulers were for long reluctant to send ambassadors to foreign capitals if a lower-ranking representative would suffice. In any case, lawyers are typically reluctant to take on such cases because they are time-consuming and difficult. In exchange modern man gives his external achievement and his reluctant faithfulness. The authorities have been reluctant to crack down on pachinko for other reasons as well. Thesaurus THESAURUS► unwilling/not willing not wanting to do something and refusing to do it: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems. ► reluctant not willing to do something, although you may be persuaded after a while. Also used when someone does something after at first being unwilling to do it: · He was reluctant to talk about his childhood.· She gave a reluctant smile.· the government's reluctant agreement to hold talks· a reluctant hero ► grudging given unwillingly – used about admiration, respect, support, or an apology: · He gave her a grudging apology.· He could not help feeling a grudging admiration for the old lady. ► be loath to do something to not want to do something, especially something that you might have to do – a rather formal use: · He has more staff than he needs, but he is loath to get rid of good people. Longman Language Activatorto not be willing to do something► unwilling/not willing not willing to do something, even though you should do it or someone else wants you to do it: · According to his lawyer, Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.unwilling/not willing to do something: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Most people are unwilling to give up their cars and use public transportation.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems. ► reluctant someone who is reluctant is not willing to do something, although they may be persuaded after refusing for a while: · Stores have cut prices to attract reluctant shoppers.· Becoming a donor is a simple process, but many people remain reluctant.reluctant to do something: · He seemed somewhat reluctant to explain, but finally did so.· Some of the older staff were reluctant to use the new equipment. ► drag your feet to take too much time to do something because you are unwilling to do it: · The White House has accused Congress of dragging its feet.drag your feet over/on: · They urged Parliament not to drag its feet on the bill.drag your feet in doing something: · Demonstrators say the administration is dragging its feet in establishing a housing program. ► be loath to do something to be very unwilling to do something, especially something which affects you personally and which you may find upsetting or unpleasant to do: · His mother was still asleep and he was loath to wake her.· Congressmen are loath to limit the amount of time they can be in office. doing something unwillingly► unwillingly if you do something unwillingly , you do it slowly or without any eagerness, in a way that shows you are unwilling: · Johnson unwillingly admitted he'd been drinking that evening.· He pointed at a chair, and Alfred sat down unwillingly. ► reluctantly if you do something reluctantly , you do it even though you are not very willing to do it: · Reluctantly, he gave the officer his name and address.· He reluctantly consented to his daughter's marriage.· Mrs. Bernson reluctantly agreed to help prepare for the conference. ► against your will if you do something against your will , you do not want to do it but you are forced to: · The refugees were sent back against their will.· No one should be forced to marry against their will. ► grudgingly if you do something or say something grudgingly , especially something that gives help or praise or pleasure to someone else, you do it very unwillingly: · The city council has grudgingly given $100,000 towards the new after-school care program.· Steve grudgingly admitted that Matthew had played a better game. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► grudging/reluctant admiration (=unwilling admiration)· There was grudging admiration in his voice. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► as · The state was as reluctant to intervene in the housing market, despite its manifest deficiencies.· Consumers are proving to be as reluctant to bite after Christmas as they were before.· Philip was as reluctant as Henry, but the two Kings were now swept along by the tide of public opinion.· He was as reluctant as anyone I ever had to learn the change-up. ► extremely · Committee members who were responsible for setting Glenand up to promote jobs were extremely reluctant to make people redundant.· But both are extremely reluctant lovers.· So far environmental lobbies have been extremely reluctant to allow radioactive materials to be flown in a chemical rocket.· Many of the Volunteers, however, were extremely reluctant to treat their students in this way. ► more · Daily the heat grew and daily she felt more and more reluctant to leave here.· But Vargas said the strengthened designation might make a judge more reluctant to order the cross razed.· A similar number said a further increase in court fees would make them more reluctant to litigate.· Sometimes they are keen to have media help in solving a crime, other times they are more reluctant.· But where Ministerial powers are drawn more broadly, the courts are much more reluctant to intervene. ► often · No wonder our passengers are often reluctant to mix business with pleasure.· Nonspecialists are often reluctant to diagnose depression, which can produce symptoms ranging from insomnia to pelvic pain, Thompson says.· Long-sighted children are often reluctant to do much reading and writing and may also suffer from headaches.· Parents are often reluctant to send out announcements of the birth or even to name the baby.· Feminist psychologists are often reluctant to call on psychoanalysis.· Reporters are often reluctant to examine substantive issues.· Children are often reluctant to express their ideas for fear of being wrong.· During the 1970s intelligence organisations were often reluctant to share information from their best informants. ► so · That explains why the firm has been so reluctant to shed its pots and pans.· And why are we so reluctant to part with each?· It is difficult to understand why the Bomber Staff was so reluctant to even consider the Ministerial direction.· She wasn't even sure why she'd been so reluctant to come into contact with him.· The reason she'd been so reluctant for Alexander Vass to leave had had nothing to do with the man himself.· It was probably because she was always so reluctant to let him make love to her, she decided.· Why are you so reluctant to look back at your very early Crucifixions? ► still · Edward, however, was still reluctant to commit himself wholeheartedly to Balliol's cause.· Members of the family are still reluctant to reveal the full horrors they endured in their homeland. ► understandably · In integrated settings, children are sometimes understandably reluctant to use aids which are unsightly or cumbersome.· They are understandably reluctant to give up their exciting careers.· However, we are understandably reluctant to raise this with the creditor organisations. ► very · She was very reluctant to take part in any way.· But Western culture was very reluctant to authenticate reports of meteorite falls.· I am very reluctant to go so far when we - or rather you - could be so near a better resolution.· This is what I think -- that one or two inspectors were very reluctant to issue permits.· Anybody who's actually been in a war is very reluctant to see other people stumbling into an unnecessary one.· So their next option is to borrow internationally, which they are very reluctant to do.· But she was very reluctant to give it up and there is a precedent.· But they were very reluctant to attend antenatal classes and so this club had been set up in response to this. Word family WORD FAMILYnounreluctanceadjectivereluctantadverbreluctantly slow and unwilling OPP willing: She gave a reluctant smile.reluctant to do something Maddox was reluctant to talk about it.—reluctantly adverb: Reluctantly, he agreed.
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