doubtful /ˈdaʊtfʊl/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ If it is doubtful that something will happen, it seems unlikely to happen or you are uncertain whether it will happen. 不大可能的

  例：

  For a time it seemed doubtful that he would move at all.

  短期内他似乎不大可能搬走。

• 2. 

  ADJ If you are doubtful about something, you feel unsure or uncertain about it. 不能肯定的

  例：

  I was still very doubtful about the chances for success.

  我仍然不能肯定成功的可能性有多大。

• 3. 

  doubtfully ADV 不能肯定地 [ADV after v]

  例：

  Keeton shook his head doubtfully.

  基顿将信将疑地摇了摇头。

• 4. 

  ADJ If you say that something is of doubtful quality or value, you mean that it is of low quality or value. 有问题的 [表不满]

  例：

  ...selling something that is overpriced or of doubtful quality.

  …销售价格过高或质量有问题的东西。

• 5. 

  ADJ If a sports player is doubtful for a match or event, he or she seems unlikely to play, usually because of injury. 不太可能的 [journalism]

  例：

  Forsyth is doubtful for tonight's game with a badly bruised leg.

  福赛斯因为严重的腿伤不太可能参加今晚的比赛。