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TOEFL BNC: 1183 COCA: 1906

doubt

1 doubt /ˈdaʊt/ verb
doubts; doubted; doubting
1 doubt
/ˈdaʊt/
verb
doubts; doubted; doubting
Learner's definition of DOUBT
[+ object]
: to be uncertain about (something) : to believe that (something) may not be true or is unlikely怀疑;不确定
: to have no confidence in (someone or something)对…没有信心

— doubter

noun, plural doubters [count]
2 doubt /ˈdaʊt/ noun
plural doubts
2 doubt
/ˈdaʊt/
noun
plural doubts
Learner's definition of DOUBT
: a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something疑问;疑虑;不确定
[noncount]
often + about
[count]
often + about

beyond doubt

◊ If something is beyond doubt, it is definitely true.毋庸置疑的

in doubt

: in a state of being uncertain or unsure不确定的;拿不准的

no doubt

: without doubt or with very little doubtused when you are making a statement that you think is certainly or almost certainly true毫无疑问(用于陈述确定的事实)

no doubt about it

used to stress that something is true毫无疑问(用于强调某事的真实性)

the benefit of the doubt

see 1benefit

without (a) doubt

used to stress that something is true毫无疑问(用于强调某事的真实性)
TOEFL BNC: 1183 COCA: 1906

doubt

1 of 2

verb

doubted; doubting; doubts

transitive verb

1
: to call into question the truth of : to be uncertain or in doubt about
He doubts everyone's word.
2
a
: to lack confidence in : distrust
… find myself doubting him even when I know that he is honest … H. L. Mencken
b
: to consider unlikely
I doubt if I can go.
3
archaic
a
: fear
… I doubt I have been beguiled! Sir Walter Scott
b
doubtable adjective
doubter noun
doubtingly adverb

doubt

2 of 2

noun

plural doubts
1
a
: a lack of confidence : distrust
has doubts about his abilities
b
: an inclination not to believe or accept
a claim met with doubt
2
a
: uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision-making
b
: a deliberate suspension of judgment
3
: a state of affairs giving rise to uncertainty, hesitation, or suspense
The outcome is still in doubt.
Phrases
no doubt
Choose the Right Synonym for doubt

uncertainty, doubt, dubiety, skepticism, suspicion, mistrust mean lack of sureness about someone or something.

uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result.

assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty

doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision.

plagued by doubts as to what to do

dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions.

felt some dubiety about its practicality

skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence.

an economic forecast greeted with skepticism

suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone.

regarded the stranger with suspicion

mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion.

had a great mistrust of doctors

Example Sentences

Verb I have always doubted the existence of life on other planets. No one doubts that the mission will be a success. I seriously doubt my parents will let me go. “Do you think you can come tonight?” “I doubt it.” She doubted his ability to succeed. He said he could do it, but I couldn't help doubting him. Noun I still have moments of doubt. There can be little doubt that smoking is bad for your health. I had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Pisani doesn’t doubt that her father would stay true to that promise. Emma Healy, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Arians, who moved to a Bucs consultant role in March after retiring, wouldn’t doubt it. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Offensive coordinator Ben Kleinhans does not doubt it. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Investors doubt Sri Lanka will be able to make the July payment, with the bond trading well below face value at $0.54 to the dollar on Thursday. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2022 Economists generally doubt the participation rate will get back to its old level in the years ahead since an aging population will over time keep putting more people in retirement. Justin Lahart, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2021 Although there is still plenty to figure out ahead of the 2022-23 season, there is no reason to doubt the Lightning’s ability to be a postseason contender. Tyler Small, Forbes, 28 June 2022 There's reason to doubt the optimistic scenario, though. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 11 May 2022 Still, employers are seeing fresh reason to doubt the viability of their RTO guidelines. Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022
Noun
Executives at the company have continued to cast doubt on the election. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Expert witnesses from the state cast doubt on that assessment, saying death by either method was rapid. Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Sosa has cast doubt on the legitimacy of those tests. Nate Rattner, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The stalwarts No one can cast doubt on the wise lyricism, strong rhythmic interplay and hitmaking abilities of rappers Pusha T and Kodak Black. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Yet the bureau forged ahead, convening an August 2020 briefing for members of Congress that was designed to cast doubt on the Biden evidence. The Editors, National Review, 31 Aug. 2022 Bolsonaro, who is behind Lula in opinion polls, has repeatedly cast doubt on the country’s electoral process and criticized in particular the use of electronic ballots – a system that has been in place in 2000. Camilo Rocha, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Biden himself cast doubt on his Oval Office authority related to student loan debt handouts when he was asked about his plans in a 2021 CNN Town Hall. Brianna Herlihy, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Their huge self reported volume and tiny visitor number cast doubt on the possibility that a limited audience could indeed generate that much trading activity. Javier Paz, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English douten, from Anglo-French duter, douter, from Latin dubitare to be in doubt; akin to Latin dubius dubious

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of doubt was in the 13th century
TOEFL BNC: 1183 COCA: 1906
doubt

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + DOUBT | DOUBT + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEconsiderable, grave, real, serious, severe相當大的疑惑;重大的疑問slight略微的疑惑Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.毫無疑問,這是一次成功的展覽會。gnawing, lingering, nagging, niggling令人痛苦的懷疑;揮之不去的疑惑;煩人的疑惑growing, increasing越來越大的疑惑personal, private個人的疑惑He made clear his own private doubts about it.他明確表達了他個人對此事的疑慮。reasonable合理的顧慮We have established beyond all reasonable doubt that the painting was indeed by Rembrandt.我們已經確認,毫無疑問,這幅畫的確是倫勃朗的作品。It is almost impossible to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. (especially BrE) 確鑿無疑地證明有罪幾乎是不可能的。It is almost impossible to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. (especially NAmE) 確鑿無疑地證明有罪幾乎是不可能的。religious對宗教的疑問VERB + DOUBTraise提出懷疑His failure to appear raises serious doubts as to his reliability.他未露面實在使人懷疑他是否可靠。entertain, feel, harbour/harbor, have心裏懷疑;感到懷疑;存有疑問She still felt the same niggling doubt: was he really telling the truth?她仍然無法消除縈繞心頭的疑慮:他真的說實話了嗎?express, voice表達懷疑;吐露疑惑clear up, dispel, erase, remove, resolve消除懷疑;去除疑慮The announcement dispelled any doubts as to the prince's intentions.佈告消除了人們對王子意圖的所有疑慮。cast, throw使人懷疑;產生陰影Her record of dismissals casts doubt on her ability to hold down a job.她多次被解雇的記錄令人懷疑她是否有能力保住一份工作。call sth into, throw sth into對⋯產生懷疑The proposed development has been thrown into doubt by the decision.這一決定引發了對擬議中的發展項目的疑慮。be open to容易受到懷疑Their honesty is open to doubt.他們的誠實備受懷疑。DOUBT + VERBappear, arise疑問出現Doubts have arisen over the viability of the schedule.對於這一日程安排的可行性,人們產生了懷疑。exist疑問存在Considerable doubt exists as to the precise origin of this custom.對該風俗的確切起源存在着相當大的疑問。persist, remain疑點繼續存在surround sth疑點籠罩着⋯From the start, doubts surrounded her claim to be the missing heiress.她自稱是失踪的女繼承人這件事從一開始就存在很多疑點。PREPOSITIONbeyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond all doubt, beyond any doubt確實無疑The evidence proves beyond doubt that he is innocent.證據表明,他確實是無辜的。in doubt不確定;拿不準The arrangements for the event still seemed to be in doubt.這一活動的安排似乎仍然不確定。If in doubt, consult your doctor.有疑問的話可以請教醫生。without doubt, without a doubt無疑She is without a doubt the best player I know.她無疑是我所知道的最佳運動員。doubt about, doubt over對⋯的懷疑Some committee members still had doubts about the plans.委員會中的一些成員對這些計劃仍然存有疑慮。doubt in在⋯方面懷疑There is no doubt in my mind that this man is Tom.在我心中,從未懷疑過這個人就是湯姆。PHRASESbeyond a shadow of (a) doubt, without a shadow of (a) doubt毫無疑問This proves without a shadow of doubt that we were right.這毫無疑問地證明我們是對的。have your doubts about sth對⋯懷疑They say they'll be here on time, but I have my doubts about that.他們說會準時到這兒,但我表示懷疑。leave no, little, some, etc. doubt不容置疑;有些令人懷疑She leaves no doubt as to her view of Picasso's work.她對畢加索作品的觀點無可置疑。there is little doubt (that)毋庸置疑There is little doubt the documents are fake.毋庸置疑,這些文件是偽造的。
doubt

verb

ADVERB | PHRASES ADVERBhighly, seriously, very much高度懷疑;非常懷疑I never seriously doubted his story.我從未真正懷疑過他講的自己的故事。privately暗自懷疑Lee privately doubted the truth of this statement.李暗自懷疑這種說法是否符合事實。PHRASESnot doubt sth for a moment, second, etc.從未懷疑I didn't doubt for a second that she was telling the truth.我從來就沒有懷疑過她講的是不是真話。

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