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second thought

/ˈsɛkənd θɔːt/

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B2informalcommon/ˈsɛkənd θɔːt/

A change of opinion or decision made after reconsidering something; often used to express doubt or hesitation about a previous choice.

ruИзменение мнения или решения после повторного обдумывания чего-либо; часто используется для выражения сомнения или колебания относительно предыдущего выбора.esCambio de opinión o decisión tras reflexionar de nuevo sobre algo; también se usa para expresar duda o vacilación respecto a una elección previa.frRéflexion ou hésitation qui survient après une première décision, souvent pour exprimer un doute ou un changement d'avis sur un choix antérieur.deDas Überdenken einer früheren Entscheidung oder Meinung; oft verwendet, um Zweifel oder Zögern gegenüber einer vorherigen Wahl auszudrücken.ptMudança de opinião ou decisão após reconsiderar algo; geralmente usada na expressão 'sem pensar duas vezes' ou para indicar dúvida ou hesitação em relação a uma escolha anterior.zh指在重新考虑或反省之后的改变主意或决定;常用于表达对先前选择的怀疑或犹豫。arإعادة النظر في رأي أو قرار بعد تفكير آخر؛ ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الشك أو التردد في اختيار سابق.

  1. Change of mind B1 informal

    A reconsideration or change of opinion about a decision or action.

    • I was going to buy it, but then I had second thoughts.
    • She had second thoughts about quitting her job.
    • He agreed to go, but later had second thoughts.

    ruИзменение мненияesSegunda opinión / cambio de opiniónfrse raviserdeMeinungsänderungptMudança de opiniãozh改变主意arتغيير الرأي

  2. Reconsideration B1 informal

    A moment of doubt or hesitation after making a decision.

    • On second thought, I think I'll stay home tonight.
    • He had second thoughts about investing in the company.
    • She paused, having second thoughts about the risky plan.

    ruПереосмыслениеesreconsideraciónfrseconde réflexiondeZweifelptSegunda reflexãozh重新考虑arإعادة النظر