skepticism
UK/'skeptisizm/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
An attitude of doubt or questioning; the philosophical view that certain knowledge is impossible
怀疑态度；怀疑论
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedskepticroot
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ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=skepticism
Common Collocations
- 1.healthy skepticism合理的怀疑
- 2.express skepticism表示质疑
- 3.meet with skepticism遭到质疑
- 4.public skepticism公众的怀疑情绪
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her proposal was met with widespread skepticism from the board of directors.
- 2.
A healthy dose of skepticism is essential when reading news online.
- 3.
His skepticism about climate change put him at odds with most researchers.