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hesitating

🇬🇧 UK/'hezɪteɪtɪŋ/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

adj.

Showing uncertainty or reluctance; pausing before acting or deciding

犹豫的,踌躇的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
hesstick, cling, adhere
+
itgo
+
atto make, having
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=hesitating

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hesitating student finally raised his hand to answer.

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