hesitation /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR Hesitation is an unwillingness to do something, or a delay in doing it, because you are uncertain, worried, or embarrassed about it. 迟疑; 不愿意

  例：

  He promised there would be no more hesitations in pursuing reforms.

  他保证在实行改革时不会再有迟疑。

• 2. 

  → see also hesitate

• 3. 

  PHRASE If you say that you have no hesitation in doing something, you are emphasizing that you will do it immediately or willingly because you are certain that it is the right thing to do. 毫不犹豫 [强调]

  例：

  The board said it had no hesitation in unanimously rejecting the offer.

  董事会说它毫不犹豫地一致否决了那项提议。

• 4. 

  PHRASE If you say that someone does something without hesitation, you are emphasizing that they do it immediately and willingly. 毫不犹豫地 [强调]

  例：

  The great majority of players would, of course, sign the contract without hesitation.

  绝大多数运动员当然会毫不犹豫地签这份合同。