| 词汇 | irresolution |
| 释义 | irresolution noun[ U ] formaldisapprovinguk /ɪˌrez.əlˈuː.ʃən/ us /ɪˌrez.əlˈuː.ʃən/ the quality of not being able or willing to make decisions or take action : 犹豫不决，优柔寡断 "Come here, Johnny!" she said, after several seconds of irresolution.“过来，强尼！”她犹豫了几秒钟后说。 The film's irresolution is its greatest strength.这部电影所描写的优柔寡断是它最大的看点。 See irresolute She eventually beat her opponent in a match that revealed irresolution in both players. Introducing the new plotline at the end leaves the film with a sense of irresolution. He appears to be haunted by second thoughts which may be a sign of irresolution. Doubt & ambivalence ambivalence ambivalent ambivalently askance be in two mindsidiom fence-sitting have a foot in both campsidiom haw hem hem and hawidiom nonconcern nonplussed quandary rudderless shades of greyidiom warily wary waver wavering waveringly Examples of irresolutionirresolution Many inter-generational ties between the grandparent and parent generations are tainted by irresolution. There has been irresolution and compromise on every occasion. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Why should they offer their lives as hostages to the irresolution or quick temper of the other members of the gang? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But there is no irresolution in dealing with the evils as severely as our resources permit. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The lurking and demoralising dread of irresolution in high places is lifted. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In fact, there is irresolution, indecision, false starts, policies formulated and withdrawn and nobody seems to know exactly and precisely where they want to go. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The talk about further and further inquiry is nothing but an excuse for irresolution and evasion. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The first lesson is that passivity and irresolution must be avoided like the plague. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 To allow the licences to stand when no more are to be granted is a manifestation of weakness and irresolution. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Irresolution has taken its toll in death. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The price of any irresolution on our part will be paid in the blood of our sailors, soldiers and airmen and in the unspeakable sufferings of our civilian population. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 By our weakness and irresolution we have encouraged revolutions at the intellect- tual level, which evolve in a vacuum and then afflict an ignorant people with popular slogans. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This irresolution has been going on for over a century, and there is no indication that it will be resolved anytime soon. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Historians largely attributed this to his irresolution and inability to judge military and political decisions. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Meantime he continued to trifle the time with a show of irresolution. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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