犹豫不决

yóu yù bù jué

HSK 7–9

Meaning

迟疑不决，拿不定主意。

hesitant and indecisive; unable to make up one's mind.

通常用于形容人在做决定时犹豫、迟疑的状态，可作谓语、定语或状语。

Usually used to describe a state of hesitation or indecision when making a decision; can serve as predicate, attributive, or adverbial.

1 面对两个工作机会，他犹豫不决，不知道该选哪个。 (Faced with two job offers, he was hesitant and indecisive, not knowing which to choose.)
2 她犹豫不决地站在衣柜前，挑选今天的衣服。 (She stood hesitantly in front of the wardrobe, picking out today's clothes.)
3 在重要的选择面前，犹豫不决可能会错失良机。 (When faced with important choices, hesitation and indecision may cause you to miss good opportunities.)
4 他总是犹豫不决，因此很难做出迅速的决定。 (He is always hesitant and indecisive, so it's hard for him to make quick decisions.)
5 她犹豫不决的神情让朋友感到担忧。 (Her hesitant and indecisive expression worried her friends.)

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