hesitate /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( hesitating, hesitated, hesitates )

• 1. 

  V-I If you hesitate, you do not speak or act for a short time, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried about what you are going to say or do. 迟疑

  例：

  The telephone rang. Catherine hesitated, debating whether to answer it.

  电话响了。凯瑟琳迟疑着，考虑是否接听。

• 2. 

  hesitation N-VAR 迟疑

  例：

  Asked if he would go back, Mr. Searle said after some hesitation, "I'll have to think about that."

  当被问及他是否愿意回去时，瑟尔先生迟疑了一下后说：“我得考虑一下。”

• 3. 

  V-T If you hesitate to do something, you delay doing it or are unwilling to do it, usually because you are not certain it would be right. If you do not hesitate to do something, you do it immediately. 迟疑; 不愿意

  例：

  Some parents hesitate to take these steps because they suspect that their child is exaggerating.

  一些家长迟迟不肯采取这些措施，因为他们怀疑自己的孩子在夸大其词。

• 4. 

  V-T You can use hesitate in expressions such as "don't hesitate to call me" or "don't hesitate to contact us" when you are telling someone that they should do something as soon as it needs to be done and should not worry about disturbing other people. 迟疑 (仅用于否定祈使句) [only imper, with neg]

  例：

  In the event of difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department.

  如有困难，请不要迟疑，与我们的客户服务部联系。