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hesitate

🇬🇧 UK/'hezɪteɪt/🇺🇸 US/'heziteit/
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To pause or be slow to act due to uncertainty, doubt, or unwillingness

犹豫,踌躇,迟疑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
hesstick, cling, adhere
+
itgo
+
ateto make, having
=hesitate

Common Collocations

  • 1.don't hesitate不要犹豫
  • 2.hesitate to speak迟疑说话

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.

  • 2.

    Don't hesitate to call me if you need any help.

  • 3.

    She hesitated for a moment before diving into the pool.

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