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doubt doubt ★★★★☆/da͟ʊt/1[N-VAR	可变名词]怀疑；疑虑 If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible. If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true.   [oft N about/as to n]This raises doubts about the point of advertising...这对做广告的意义提出了疑问。I had my doubts when she started, but she's getting really good...她刚开始做时我心存疑虑，但她真的做得很好。They were troubled and full of doubt...他们很苦恼且充满疑虑。There can be little doubt that he will offend again...毋庸置疑他还会再犯的。Local inhabitants haven't the slightest doubt as to who is the rightful owner.当地居民对谁是合法所有者没有丝毫疑问。2[VERB	动词]不能肯定；认为…未必可能 If you doubt whether something is true or possible, you believe that it is probably not true or possible.   [V wh]  [V if]  [V that]Others doubted whether that would happen...其他人认为那未必会发生。He doubted if he would learn anything new from Marie...他认为他不太可能从玛丽那儿学到任何新东西。She doubted that the accident could have been avoided.她不认为那场意外本可以避免。3[VERB	动词]怀疑（某事物的真实性） If you doubt something, you believe that it might not be true or genuine.   [V n]No one doubted his ability...没有人怀疑他的能力。Nobody that I spoke to doubted his sincerity as a politician.和我谈过话的人中没有一个怀疑他作为一个政治家的诚意。4[VERB	动词]怀疑，不相信（某人或某人的话） If you doubt someone or doubt their word, you think that they may not be telling the truth.   [V n]No one directly involved with the case doubted him...与此案直接相关的人中没有人怀疑他。I still have no reason to doubt his word.我还是没有理由怀疑他的话。5[PHRASE	短语]无疑地；确实地 You say that something is beyond doubt or beyond reasonable doubt when you are certain that it is true and it cannot be contradicted or disproved.   [PHR after v]  [emphasis]A referendum showed beyond doubt that voters wanted independence...全民公决无疑显示选民支持独立。His ability is beyond any doubt.他的能力毋庸置疑。6[PHRASE	短语]不能肯定的；拿不准的 If you are in doubt about something, you feel unsure or uncertain about it.   [v-link PHR]He is in no doubt as to what is needed...他很确定需要什么。When in doubt, call the doctor.如有疑问，请联系医生。7[CONVENTION	惯用语]我怀疑；我认为不可能 You say I doubt it as a response to a question or statement about something that you think is untrue or unlikely. 'Somebody would have seen her.' — 'I doubt it, not on Monday.'“可能有人见过她。”——“我认为不可能，不可能在星期一。”8[PHRASE	短语]可疑的；不确定的；不可靠的 If you say that something is in doubt or open to doubt, you consider it to be uncertain or unreliable.   [v-link PHR]The outcome was still in doubt...结果仍不确定。That claim is increasingly open to doubt.那一说法越来越可疑。9[PHRASE	短语]无疑地；必定 You use no doubt to emphasize that something seems certain or very likely to you.   [PHR with cl]  [emphasis]The contract for this will no doubt be widely advertised...关于这个的合约无疑会受到广泛宣传。She's a very sweet woman, as you no doubt know by now.她是一个非常温柔的女人，你现在肯定知道了。10[PHRASE	短语]固然；诚然 You use no doubt to indicate that you accept the truth of a particular point, but that you do not consider it is important or contradicts the rest of what you are saying.   [PHR with cl]No doubt I'm biased, but it was the most cruel, evil human face I ever set eyes on...我固然是有偏见的，但那是我所见到的最残忍、最邪恶的人。No doubt many will regard these as harsh words, but regrettably they are true.固然会有很多人认为这些话过于刻薄，但是遗憾的是这些都是真话。11[PHRASE	短语]无疑地；确实地 If you say that something is true without doubt or without a doubt, you are emphasizing that it is definitely true.   [PHR with cl]  [emphasis]Without doubt this was the most important relationship I developed at college...这无疑是我在大学时期建立的最重要的关系了。The refugees, without a doubt, are the most vulnerable.难民无疑是最易受到伤害的。12  the benefit of the doubt→see: benefit； a shadow of a doubt→see: shadow；  doubt1 noundoubt2 verbdoubtdoubt1 /daʊt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[countable, uncountable] a feeling of being not sure whether something is true or rightdoubt about The incident raises doubts about the safety of nuclear power.doubt as to Some government ministers had serious doubts as to whether the policy would work. There was still one little nagging doubt at the back of his mind. There’s no doubt that he was a major artist.2no doubt used when you are saying that you think something is probably true:  No doubt you’ll have your own ideas. She was a top student, no doubt about it (=it is certainly true).3if/when (you’re) in doubt used when advising someone what to do if they are uncertain about something:  If in doubt, consult your doctor.4be in doubt if something is in doubt, it may not happen, continue, exist, or be true:  The future of the peace talks is in doubt.5beyond doubt if something is beyond doubt, it is completely certain:  The prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the crime.put the game/result/match beyond doubt (=do something which makes it certain that a particular player or team will win a match) Ferdinand’s second goal put the game beyond doubt.6without doubt used to emphasize an opinion:  Jo is without doubt one of the finest swimmers in the school.7open to doubt something that is open to doubt has not been proved to be definitely true or real:  The authenticity of the relics is open to doubt. →self-doubt, → give somebody/something the benefit of the doubtat benefit1(4)COLLOCATIONSverbshave doubts· Scientists still have some doubts about the theory.have your doubts (=have some doubts)· Everyone else thinks it’s a good idea, but I have my doubts.have no/little doubt· I have no doubt that you are right.be in no/any doubt about something· The government is in no doubt about the seriousness of the situation.leave no/little doubt (that) (=make people sure or almost sure about something)· The evidence left no doubt that he was the murderer.cast/throw doubt on something (=make people unsure about something)· Research has cast doubt on the safety of mobile phones.raise doubts about something (=make people unsure about something)· His handling of the matter has raised doubts about his competence.call/throw something into doubt (=make people unsure about something)· The accuracy of his account was called into doubt.express/voice doubts (=say that you have doubts)· Many people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.adjectivesserious/grave doubts· They have some serious doubts as to his honesty.considerable doubts· I had considerable doubts about accepting the job.a lingering/nagging doubt (=one that does not go away)· I still had a nagging doubt that there might be something seriously wrong.phrasesthere is no/little/some doubt (=used to talk about how sure people are about something)· There is little doubt that he will play for England one day.without a shadow of a doubt (=without any doubt)· I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I was going to win.an element of doubt (=a slight doubt)· There’s an element of doubt about his true age as he doesn’t have a birth certificate.not the slightest doubt (=no doubt)· There’s not the slightest doubt in my mind about it.doubt1 noundoubt2 verbdoubtdoubt2 ●●● S2 verb [transitive not in progressive]  Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely:  Kim never doubted his story.doubt (that) I doubt we’ll ever see him again.doubt if/whether You can complain, but I doubt if it’ll make any difference. ‘Do you think there’ll be any tickets left?’ ‘I doubt it (=I don’t think so).’2to not trust or have confidence in someone:  I never doubted myself. I always knew I could play tennis at this level. She loved him, and had never doubted him. I have no reason to doubt his word (=think that he is lying).—doubter noun [countable]GRAMMARPatterns with doubt• You doubt whether someone can do something: · I doubt whether we can afford a new car.· She doubted whether she could trust him again.• You doubt whether something will happen: · I doubt whether the plan will work.· He doubted whether this would happen.• You can also say doubt if with the same meaning as doubt whether: · I doubt if we can afford a new car.· I doubt if the plan will work.• You can also say doubt that: · I doubt that we can afford a new car.· I doubt that the plan will work. ✗Don’t say:  doubt aboutUsing the progressiveThe verb doubt is not usually used in the progressive. You say: · I doubt he’ll come to the party. ✗Don’t say:  I am doubting he’ll come to the party.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSdoubt to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely: · ‘Do you think she really is eighteen?’ ‘I doubt it.’· There was so much noise that I doubt if anyone slept.be doubtful/dubious /ˈdjuːbiəs $ ˈduː-/ to doubt that something will happen, is true, or is a good idea: · Economists are doubtful that the situation will improve this year.· ‘You can eat the whole fish including the head.’ Janey looked dubious.· When my husband suggested emigrating, I was dubious at first.· Mum looked doubtful when I suggested having a party for all my friends.have reservations to feel that a plan or idea may not be good because you think there may be some problems with it: · Health care professionals had reservations about giving both vaccines together.have misgivings to feel worried about doing something, because it may have a bad result: · Ralph had serious misgivings about changing his career at the age of 50.have mixed feelings to be unsure exactly how you feel about something or someone because there are both good and bad things about them: · I have very mixed feelings about moving house – it’s exciting but I’ll miss this area.have second thoughts to start having doubts about whether a decision you have just made is the right one: · I liked the dress in the shop, but when I got it home I had second thoughts.

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Personally, I have my doubts.            这或许行，但我个人持怀疑态度。                                      if in ˈdoubt                              used to give advice to sb who cannot decide what to do              如果没把握；如果拿不准                                            ◆            If in doubt, wear black.            拿不定主意就穿黑色衣服。                                      ˌno ˈdoubt                  1          ★                      used when you are saying that sth is probable              无疑；很可能                                            ◆            No doubt she'll call us when she gets there.            她到达那里时必定会给我们打电话。                                    2          ★                      used when you are saying that sth is certainly true              无疑；确实地                                            ◆            He's made some great movies. There's              no doubt about it.                        他拍了一些非常出色的影片，这一点是毫无疑问的。                                      ★        without/beyond ˈdoubt                              used when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making              毫无疑问；的确                                            ◆            This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far.            这无疑是我们迄今为止最有用的一次会议。                                      ☞more at                                    benefit                                   n.                                  verb        ★                    1      ★              to feel uncertain about sth; to feel that sth is not true, will probably not happen, etc.          怀疑；无把握；不能肯定；认为…未必可能                            doubtsth                    ◆        There seems no reason to doubt her story.        似乎没有理由怀疑她所说的话。                    ◆        ‘Do you think England will win?’—‘          I doubt it.’                “你认为英格兰队会取胜吗？”“不一定。”                    doubt(that)…                    ◆        I never doubted (that) she would come.        我从未怀疑过她会来。                    doubtwhether, if, etc…                    ◆        I          doubt whether/ifthe new one will be any better.                我不敢肯定这个新的是否会好些。                    2              doubtsb/sth                    to not trust sb/sth; to not believe sb          怀疑；不相信；不信任                            ◆        I had no reason to doubt him.        我没有理由不相信他。                                      ▶                doubt·er                  doubter          doubters                          /          daʊtə(r)                    ;            NAmE                    daʊtər                    /                          noun                                      doubt              /        daʊt                ;          NAmE                daʊt                /                    doubt·er              /        daʊtə(r)                ;          NAmE                daʊtər                /             doubt[daʊt]doubted, doubting, doubtsCET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFLn19162005060623285361337603330v29821119720553686183119961629NOUN2647484090VERB3739290569Spoken:83267069doubted[2677] doubting[1729] doubts[8334]怀疑(87%)，疑惑(6%)，不确定(4%)，不信任(2%)，悬而未定(1%)n.怀疑；疑问；疑惑v.怀疑；不信；恐怕；拿不准

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Collins	doubt ★★★★☆ /da͟ʊt/ 1 [N-VAR 可变名词]怀疑；疑虑 If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible. If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true. [oft N about/as to n] This raises doubts about the point of advertising... 这对做广告的意义提出了疑问。 I had my doubts when she started, but she's getting really good... 她刚开始做时我心存疑虑，但她真的做得很好。 They were troubled and full of doubt... 他们很苦恼且充满疑虑。 There can be little doubt that he will offend again... 毋庸置疑他还会再犯的。 Local inhabitants haven't the slightest doubt as to who is the rightful owner. 当地居民对谁是合法所有者没有丝毫疑问。 2 [VERB 动词]不能肯定；认为…未必可能 If you doubt whether something is true or possible, you believe that it is probably not true or possible. [V wh] [V if] [V that] Others doubted whether that would happen... 其他人认为那未必会发生。 He doubted if he would learn anything new from Marie... 他认为他不太可能从玛丽那儿学到任何新东西。 She doubted that the accident could have been avoided. 她不认为那场意外本可以避免。 3 [VERB 动词]怀疑（某事物的真实性） If you doubt something, you believe that it might not be true or genuine. [V n] No one doubted his ability... 没有人怀疑他的能力。 Nobody that I spoke to doubted his sincerity as a politician. 和我谈过话的人中没有一个怀疑他作为一个政治家的诚意。 4 [VERB 动词]怀疑，不相信（某人或某人的话） If you doubt someone or doubt their word, you think that they may not be telling the truth. [V n] No one directly involved with the case doubted him... 与此案直接相关的人中没有人怀疑他。 I still have no reason to doubt his word. 我还是没有理由怀疑他的话。 5 [PHRASE 短语]无疑地；确实地 You say that something is beyond doubt or beyond reasonable doubt when you are certain that it is true and it cannot be contradicted or disproved. [PHR after v] [emphasis] A referendum showed beyond doubt that voters wanted independence... 全民公决无疑显示选民支持独立。 His ability is beyond any doubt. 他的能力毋庸置疑。 6 [PHRASE 短语]不能肯定的；拿不准的 If you are in doubt about something, you feel unsure or uncertain about it. [v-link PHR] He is in no doubt as to what is needed... 他很确定需要什么。 When in doubt, call the doctor. 如有疑问，请联系医生。 7 [CONVENTION 惯用语]我怀疑；我认为不可能 You say I doubt it as a response to a question or statement about something that you think is untrue or unlikely. 'Somebody would have seen her.' — 'I doubt it, not on Monday.' “可能有人见过她。”——“我认为不可能，不可能在星期一。” 8 [PHRASE 短语]可疑的；不确定的；不可靠的 If you say that something is in doubt or open to doubt, you consider it to be uncertain or unreliable. [v-link PHR] The outcome was still in doubt... 结果仍不确定。 That claim is increasingly open to doubt. 那一说法越来越可疑。 9 [PHRASE 短语]无疑地；必定 You use no doubt to emphasize that something seems certain or very likely to you. [PHR with cl] [emphasis] The contract for this will no doubt be widely advertised... 关于这个的合约无疑会受到广泛宣传。 She's a very sweet woman, as you no doubt know by now. 她是一个非常温柔的女人，你现在肯定知道了。 10 [PHRASE 短语]固然；诚然 You use no doubt to indicate that you accept the truth of a particular point, but that you do not consider it is important or contradicts the rest of what you are saying. [PHR with cl] No doubt I'm biased, but it was the most cruel, evil human face I ever set eyes on... 我固然是有偏见的，但那是我所见到的最残忍、最邪恶的人。 No doubt many will regard these as harsh words, but regrettably they are true. 固然会有很多人认为这些话过于刻薄，但是遗憾的是这些都是真话。 11 [PHRASE 短语]无疑地；确实地 If you say that something is true without doubt or without a doubt, you are emphasizing that it is definitely true. [PHR with cl] [emphasis] Without doubt this was the most important relationship I developed at college... 这无疑是我在大学时期建立的最重要的关系了。 The refugees, without a doubt, are the most vulnerable. 难民无疑是最易受到伤害的。 12 the benefit of the doubt→see: benefit ； a shadow of a doubt→see: shadow ；
Oxford	doubt ★ / daʊt ; NAmE daʊt / noun , verb doubt doubts doubted doubting noun ★ [uncountable , countable ] a feeling of being uncertain about sth or not believing sth 疑惑；疑问；不确定；不相信 ◆ a feeling of doubt and uncertainty 迟疑不定的感受 doubt(about sth) ◆ There is some doubtabout the best way to do it. 这件事怎么做才是最佳办法有点吃不准。 ◆ The article raised doubtsabout how effective the new drug really was. 这篇文章对这种新药的实效有多大提出了疑问。 doubt(that…) ◆ There is no doubtat all that we did the right thing. 毫无疑问我们做得对。 doubt(as to sth) ◆ If you are in any doubt as to whetheryou should be doing these exercises, consult your doctor. 如果你拿不准是否应进行这些运动，咨询一下医生好了。 ◆ New evidence has cast doubt onthe guilt of the man jailed for the crime. 新的证据使人们对这个犯罪入狱的男子是否有罪产生了怀疑。 ◆ She knew without a shadow of a doubtthat he was lying to her. 她十分清楚他在对她撒谎。 ◆ Whether he will continue to be successful in future is open to doubt. 他今后能否继续获得成功值得怀疑。 ☞language bank at impersonal IDIOMS beyond (any) ˈdoubt in a way that shows that sth is completely certain 无疑；确实 ◆ The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. 这项研究确实表明吸烟会导致心脏病。 ◆ ( law 律 ) The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubtthat the woman had been lying. 控方能够确切无疑地证实这个女人一直在撒谎。 ★ be in ˈdoubt to be uncertain 不肯定；不确定；拿不准 ◆ The success of the system is not in doubt. 这种制度的成功确定无疑。 have your ˈdoubts (about sth) to have reasons why you are not certain about whether sth is good or whether sth good will happen （有理由）不相信；对（某事）持怀疑态度 ◆ I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm. 自从他加入事务所以来，我对他的工作一直有怀疑。 ◆ It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. 这或许行，但我个人持怀疑态度。 if in ˈdoubt used to give advice to sb who cannot decide what to do 如果没把握；如果拿不准 ◆ If in doubt, wear black. 拿不定主意就穿黑色衣服。 ˌno ˈdoubt 1 ★ used when you are saying that sth is probable 无疑；很可能 ◆ No doubt she'll call us when she gets there. 她到达那里时必定会给我们打电话。 2 ★ used when you are saying that sth is certainly true 无疑；确实地 ◆ He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. 他拍了一些非常出色的影片，这一点是毫无疑问的。 ★ without/beyond ˈdoubt used when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making 毫无疑问；的确 ◆ This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. 这无疑是我们迄今为止最有用的一次会议。 ☞more at benefit n. verb ★ 1 ★ to feel uncertain about sth; to feel that sth is not true, will probably not happen, etc. 怀疑；无把握；不能肯定；认为…未必可能 doubtsth ◆ There seems no reason to doubt her story. 似乎没有理由怀疑她所说的话。 ◆ ‘Do you think England will win?’—‘ I doubt it.’ “你认为英格兰队会取胜吗？”“不一定。” doubt(that)… ◆ I never doubted (that) she would come. 我从未怀疑过她会来。 doubtwhether, if, etc… ◆ I doubt whether/ifthe new one will be any better. 我不敢肯定这个新的是否会好些。 2 doubtsb/sth to not trust sb/sth; to not believe sb 怀疑；不相信；不信任 ◆ I had no reason to doubt him. 我没有理由不相信他。 ▶ doubt·er doubter doubters / daʊtə(r) ; NAmE daʊtər / noun doubt / daʊt ; NAmE daʊt / doubt·er / daʊtə(r) ; NAmE daʊtər /
LDC	doubt1 noun doubt2 verb doubtdoubt1 /daʊt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[countable, uncountable] a feeling of being not sure whether something is true or rightdoubt about The incident raises doubts about the safety of nuclear power.doubt as to Some government ministers had serious doubts as to whether the policy would work. There was still one little nagging doubt at the back of his mind. There’s no doubt that he was a major artist.2no doubt used when you are saying that you think something is probably true: No doubt you’ll have your own ideas. She was a top student, no doubt about it (=it is certainly true).3if/when (you’re) in doubt used when advising someone what to do if they are uncertain about something: If in doubt, consult your doctor.4be in doubt if something is in doubt, it may not happen, continue, exist, or be true: The future of the peace talks is in doubt.5beyond doubt if something is beyond doubt, it is completely certain: The prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the crime.put the game/result/match beyond doubt (=do something which makes it certain that a particular player or team will win a match) Ferdinand’s second goal put the game beyond doubt.6without doubt used to emphasize an opinion: Jo is without doubt one of the finest swimmers in the school.7open to doubt something that is open to doubt has not been proved to be definitely true or real: The authenticity of the relics is open to doubt. → self-doubt , → give somebody/something the benefit of the doubt at benefit1(4) COLLOCATIONSverbshave doubts· Scientists still have some doubts about the theory.have your doubts (=have some doubts)· Everyone else thinks it’s a good idea, but I have my doubts.have no/little doubt· I have no doubt that you are right.be in no/any doubt about something· The government is in no doubt about the seriousness of the situation.leave no/little doubt (that) (=make people sure or almost sure about something)· The evidence left no doubt that he was the murderer.cast/throw doubt on something (=make people unsure about something)· Research has cast doubt on the safety of mobile phones.raise doubts about something (=make people unsure about something)· His handling of the matter has raised doubts about his competence.call/throw something into doubt (=make people unsure about something)· The accuracy of his account was called into doubt.express/voice doubts (=say that you have doubts)· Many people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.adjectivesserious/grave doubts· They have some serious doubts as to his honesty.considerable doubts· I had considerable doubts about accepting the job.a lingering/nagging doubt (=one that does not go away)· I still had a nagging doubt that there might be something seriously wrong.phrasesthere is no/little/some doubt (=used to talk about how sure people are about something)· There is little doubt that he will play for England one day.without a shadow of a doubt (=without any doubt)· I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I was going to win.an element of doubt (=a slight doubt)· There’s an element of doubt about his true age as he doesn’t have a birth certificate.not the slightest doubt (=no doubt)· There’s not the slightest doubt in my mind about it. doubt1 noun doubt2 verb doubtdoubt2 ●●● S2 verb [transitive not in progressive] Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely: Kim never doubted his story.doubt (that) I doubt we’ll ever see him again.doubt if/whether You can complain, but I doubt if it’ll make any difference. ‘Do you think there’ll be any tickets left?’ ‘I doubt it (=I don’t think so).’2to not trust or have confidence in someone: I never doubted myself. I always knew I could play tennis at this level. She loved him, and had never doubted him. I have no reason to doubt his word (=think that he is lying).—doubter noun [countable]GRAMMARPatterns with doubt• You doubt whether someone can do something: · I doubt whether we can afford a new car.· She doubted whether she could trust him again.• You doubt whether something will happen: · I doubt whether the plan will work.· He doubted whether this would happen.• You can also say doubt if with the same meaning as doubt whether: · I doubt if we can afford a new car.· I doubt if the plan will work.• You can also say doubt that: · I doubt that we can afford a new car.· I doubt that the plan will work. ✗Don’t say: doubt aboutUsing the progressiveThe verb doubt is not usually used in the progressive. You say: · I doubt he’ll come to the party. ✗Don’t say: I am doubting he’ll come to the party.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSdoubt to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely: · ‘Do you think she really is eighteen?’ ‘I doubt it.’· There was so much noise that I doubt if anyone slept.be doubtful/dubious /ˈdjuːbiəs $ ˈduː-/ to doubt that something will happen, is true, or is a good idea: · Economists are doubtful that the situation will improve this year.· ‘You can eat the whole fish including the head.’ Janey looked dubious.· When my husband suggested emigrating, I was dubious at first.· Mum looked doubtful when I suggested having a party for all my friends.have reservations to feel that a plan or idea may not be good because you think there may be some problems with it: · Health care professionals had reservations about giving both vaccines together.have misgivings to feel worried about doing something, because it may have a bad result: · Ralph had serious misgivings about changing his career at the age of 50.have mixed feelings to be unsure exactly how you feel about something or someone because there are both good and bad things about them: · I have very mixed feelings about moving house – it’s exciting but I’ll miss this area.have second thoughts to start having doubts about whether a decision you have just made is the right one: · I liked the dress in the shop, but when I got it home I had second thoughts.
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