qualm
UK/kwɒ:m/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A feeling of doubt, unease, or guilt about one's actions; a sudden feeling of nausea or sickness
疑虑；不安；内疚；恶心
Root Breakdown
Native Englishqualmother
=qualm
Common Collocations
- 1.a qualm of conscience良心上的不安
- 2.without a qualm毫无顾虑地
- 3.[a qualm of guilt]一阵愧疚感
- 4.a sudden qualm突如其来的不安
Example Sentences
- 1.
She felt a sudden qualm of guilt after snapping at her colleague.
- 2.
He had not a single qualm about leaving the job he hated.