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

dubiousdubious /ˈdubiəs/ ●○○ adjective

ETYMOLOGYdubious

Origin: 1500-1600 Latin dubius, from dubare to be unable to decide

THESAURUSnot believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure► doubtful

not believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure: Holmes still looked doubtful.

► dubious

not sure that something is a good idea or that it is true: At first, I was dubious about traveling with my mother.

► unconvinced

not persuaded by someone’s arguments: Some people remain unconvinced about the threat of global warming.

► skeptical

doubtful that something is really true: Scientists are skeptical about the benefits of the treatment.

not confident that you know something► unsure

not confident that you know something: If you are unsure about anything, just ask for help.

► not sure

unsure: I’m not sure where she lives, but I think her house is near here.

► uncertain

uncertain means the same as unsure but is more formal: She told us what happened, but she was uncertain about the details.

► unconvinced

not sure that you believe something that someone wants you to believe: Mrs. Jones was unconvinced that we could paint the house all by ourselves.

► undecided

not sure because you have not made a decision about something yet: I’m still undecided about who I will vote for.

► doubtful

not sure whether something is true or good: Everyone says that the trip will be fun, but I’m still doubtful.

► dubious

dubious means the same as doubtful but is more formal: At first I was dubious about what she told me, but then she showed me pictures.

► skeptical

very doubtful about something, and not willing to believe it unless you have proof: It’s best to be skeptical of the advertisements you see on TV.

1probably not honest, true, or right: dubious accounting practices2probably not good or not of good quality: The room was decorated in dubious taste.3[not before noun] not sure whether something is good or true SYN doubtful: dubious about Many people are dubious about whether the airport will ever be built.► see thesaurus at doubtful, unsure4the dubious honor/distinction/pleasure etc. (of doing something) something that is actually bad or the opposite of an honor, etc.: He had the dubious distinction of having the worst voting record in the Senate. [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin dubius, from dubare to be unable to decide]—dubiously adverb—dubiousness noun [uncountable]

单词	dubious
释义	dubiousdubious /ˈdubiəs/ ●○○ adjective Etymology ETYMOLOGYdubious Origin: 1500-1600 Latin dubius, from dubare to be unable to decide Thesaurus THESAURUSnot believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure► doubtful not believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure: Holmes still looked doubtful. ► dubious not sure that something is a good idea or that it is true: At first, I was dubious about traveling with my mother. ► unconvinced not persuaded by someone’s arguments: Some people remain unconvinced about the threat of global warming. ► skeptical doubtful that something is really true: Scientists are skeptical about the benefits of the treatment. not confident that you know something► unsure not confident that you know something: If you are unsure about anything, just ask for help. ► not sure unsure: I’m not sure where she lives, but I think her house is near here. ► uncertain uncertain means the same as unsure but is more formal: She told us what happened, but she was uncertain about the details. ► unconvinced not sure that you believe something that someone wants you to believe: Mrs. Jones was unconvinced that we could paint the house all by ourselves. ► undecided not sure because you have not made a decision about something yet: I’m still undecided about who I will vote for. ► doubtful not sure whether something is true or good: Everyone says that the trip will be fun, but I’m still doubtful. ► dubious dubious means the same as doubtful but is more formal: At first I was dubious about what she told me, but then she showed me pictures. ► skeptical very doubtful about something, and not willing to believe it unless you have proof: It’s best to be skeptical of the advertisements you see on TV. 1probably not honest, true, or right: dubious accounting practices2probably not good or not of good quality: The room was decorated in dubious taste.3[not before noun] not sure whether something is good or true SYN doubtful: dubious about Many people are dubious about whether the airport will ever be built.► see thesaurus at doubtful, unsure4the dubious honor/distinction/pleasure etc. (of doing something) something that is actually bad or the opposite of an honor, etc.: He had the dubious distinction of having the worst voting record in the Senate. [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin dubius, from dubare to be unable to decide]—dubiously adverb—dubiousness noun [uncountable]
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