doubtful

['dautfəl]

adj.可疑的, 怀疑的, 不确定的

例句与用法:

The ethics of his decision are doubtful.

他的这一决定是否合乎道德规范值得怀疑。

It is doubtful whether he can read my fortune or not.

他能否算出我的运气还是个疑问。

I am doubtful about the propriety of granting such a request.

我怀疑答应这项要求是否合适。

A doubtful claim; doubtful prospects.

令人怀疑的索赔案; 令人可疑的前景

Because of a long drought, the farmers are doubtful about the prospect of a good yield.

因为长时间的干旱,农民们对于好收成的前景是怀疑的。

词形变化:

副词: doubtfully | 名词: doubt-fulness |

详细释义:

a.

1. 怀疑的, 疑惑的[F][(+about/of)][+wh-]

I'm doubtful whether she's still alive.

我怀疑她是否还健在。

2. 可疑的, 令人生疑的

a doubtful remedy

疗效可疑的疗法

3. 含糊的, 不明确的; 难以预测的

The future looks very doubtful.

前途看来难以预测。

4. (名声等)不好的