wavering

• 形容某人或某事物犹豫不决、动摇不定，或在意见、忠诚或身体动作上摇摆不定。

Describes someone or something that is indecisive, unsteady, or fluctuating in opinion, loyalty, or physical movement.

1. Uncertain in purpose or actionB2formal

   Showing hesitation or indecision; not firm or steady in one's choices or beliefs.

   犹豫不决的

   • His wavering commitment to the project worried the team.
   • She gave a wavering response when asked about her future plans.
   • The politician's wavering stance on the issue lost him supporters.

   同义词ambivalentdoubtfulfalteringindecisiveirresoluteuncertainundecidedunsteadyvacillating

   反义词decideddeterminedfirmresolutesteadfastunwavering

• 名词，指犹豫不决、动摇或缺乏坚定性的状态，常表现为不稳定或变化无常。

A noun referring to a state of indecision, hesitation, or lack of firmness in speech or action, often characterized by unsteadiness or fluctuation.

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1. Indecision in speech or actionB2formal

   The state of being uncertain or hesitant about what to do or say.

   犹豫

   • His wavering during the negotiation cost him the deal.
   • She showed no wavering in her commitment to the project.
   • The leader's wavering confused the team.

   同义词ditheringequivocationfalteringhesitationindecisionirresolutenessirresolutionuncertaintyvacillation

   反义词decisiondeterminationfirmnessresolutionsteadfastness

2. Unsteady qualityC1formal

   The quality of being unsteady, fluctuating, or subject to frequent changes.

   波动

   • The wavering of the flame made it hard to read.
   • There was a wavering in his voice as he spoke.
   • The stock market's wavering worried investors.

   同义词ficklenessfluctuationinconstancyinstabilityoscillationunsteadinessvacillationvariability

   反义词constancyfirmnessresolutenessstabilitysteadiness

• 动词，指犹豫不决、动摇不定，或在选择、意见之间摇摆；也可指物体摇晃、颤动，或声音、光线等忽强忽弱。

A verb used to indicate the act of being indecisive, unsteady, or fluctuating between choices or opinions.

1. Hesitate or be uncertainB2formal

   To pause or hold back due to doubt or unwillingness.

   犹豫

   • She wavered for a moment before accepting the job offer.
   • He never wavered in his commitment to the cause.
   • The committee wavered on the decision for several hours.

   同义词ditherequivocatefalterfluctuatehesitateoscillatepauseswayteetervacillate

   反义词commitdecidedeterminepersistresolve

2. Be indecisive or weakB2formal

   To show uncertainty or lack of firmness in opinion or action.

   犹豫不决

   • His confidence wavered after the criticism.
   • The government's resolve wavered under pressure.
   • She wavered between two career paths.

   同义词ditherequivocatefalterfluctuatehesitateoscillateshillyshallyvacillate

   反义词decidedeterminepersistresolve

3. Move unsteadilyB2formal

   To move hesitatingly, as if about to give way or fall.

   动摇

   • The old man wavered on his feet before sitting down.
   • The tower wavered in the strong wind.
   • Her voice wavered as she spoke about the accident.

   同义词lurchreelrockstaggerteetertotterwobble

   反义词steady

4. Sway in a wave-like patternC1formal

   To move back and forth in a rising and falling or wavelike motion.

   波动

   • The wheat field wavered in the breeze.
   • The flame wavered in the draft.
   • The boat wavered on the gentle waves.

   同义词fluctuateoscillaterockswayswingundulate

5. Vibrate rapidlyC1formal

   To move back and forth very quickly.

   快速振动

   • The needle wavered rapidly on the gauge.
   • The light wavered as the generator struggled.
   • His hand wavered as he tried to hold the tool steady.

   同义词flickerflutterquivershaketremblevibrate

6. Sway to and froB2formal

   To swing or oscillate from side to side.

   摇摆

   • The pendulum wavered slowly back and forth.
   • The trees wavered in the storm.
   • She wavered on the tightrope before regaining balance.

   同义词fluctuateoscillaterockswayswingundulate

   反义词fixsettlesteady

7. Produce unsteady soundsC1formal

   To give off sounds that alternate in amplitude or frequency, often trembling.

   颤抖

   • His voice wavered with emotion during the speech.
   • The singer's note wavered slightly at the end.
   • The radio signal wavered in and out of range.

   同义词quaver