hesitating
UK/'hezɪteɪtɪŋ/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Showing uncertainty or reluctance.
犹豫的，踌躇的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhesitatestick, cling, adhere
+
-ingto go, to walk
=hesitating
hesitate + -ing (adj.) = "showing hesitation." The participial adjective of hesitate.
Example Sentences
- 1.
There was a hesitating note in his reply.