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单词 doubt
释义 doubt

doubt /daʊt/

noun [C or U]
1
B1 (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is:
» I'm having doubts about his ability to do the job.» If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.» The prosecution has to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt (US beyond a reasonable) doubt.» This latest scandal has raised doubts about his suitability for the post.» [+ (that)] I never had any doubt (that) you would win.» He's the most attractive man in the room, no doubt about that/it.Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity
no doubt
2
C1 used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or likely to happen:
» We will, no doubt, discuss these issues again at the next meeting.» No doubt you'll want to unpack and have a rest before dinner.Thesaurus+: ↑Impossible and improbableThesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurance
cast doubt on sth
3
C2 to make something seem uncertain:
» Witnesses have cast doubt on the suspect's innocence.Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity
in doubt
4
B2 If the future or success of someone or something is in doubt, it is unlikely to continue or to be successful:
» The future of the stadium is in doubt because of a lack of money.Thesaurus+: ↑Impossible and improbableThesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑Achievable
without (a) doubt
5
B2 used to emphasize your opinion:
» She is without (a) doubt the best student I have ever taught. SEE ALSO UNDOUBTEDLY(Cf. ↑undoubtedly)Thesaurus+: ↑Intensifying expressionsWord Builder:Nouns: doubt, doubterAdjectives: doubtful, undoubtedVerbs: doubtAdverbs: undoubtedly, doubtfully
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Extra Examples:» There is little doubt that poor medical treatment hastened her death.» There are doubts about the effectiveness of the new drug in treating the disease.» The government expressed serious doubts about the legitimacy of military action .» It's quite natural to experience a few doubts just before you get married.» I always had some doubt about the scheme but I never expressed it.
verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for doubt
1
B2 to not feel certain or confident about something or to think that something is not probable:
» I doubt whether/if I can finish the work on time.» [+ that] They had begun to doubt that it could be done.» He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I very much doubt it.» I don't doubt his abilities.Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity
doubt sb/doubt sb's word
2
C1 to not trust someone or believe what they say:
» He's never lied to me before, so I have no reason to doubt his word.Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑CuriosityWord Builder:Nouns: doubt, doubterAdjectives: doubtful, undoubtedVerbs: doubtAdverbs: undoubtedly, doubtfully
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Extra Examples:» I doubt whether it'll work.» He gave his word that he would marry her and she had no cause to doubt him.» He'd been behaving so strangely that they began to doubt his sanity.» I only caught a fleeting glimpse of the driver of the getaway car, but I doubt I would recognize her if I saw her again.» No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity.
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