hesitate

verb

1. （对某事）犹豫，迟疑不决
   to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
   1. She hesitated before replying.
      她犹豫了一下才回答。
   2. I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job.
      我毫不犹豫地接受了那份工作。
2. 顾虑；疑虑
   to be worried about doing sth, especially because you are not sure that it is right or appropriate
   1. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
      如果有疑问就请尽管和我联系。

1. VERB 犹豫;迟疑;踌躇
   If you hesitate, you do not speak or act for a short time, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried about what you are going to say or do.
   1. The telephone rang. Catherine hesitated, debating whether to answer it...
      电话响了。凯瑟琳犹豫了一下要不要去接。
   2. She hesitated a long time and then she said 'Yes'.
      她犹豫了很长时间，然后才说“行”。
2. VERB （因有顾虑而）不愿意（做某事）
   If you hesitate to do something, you delay doing it or are unwilling to do it, usually because you are not certain it would be right. If you do not hesitate to do something, you do it immediately.
   1. Some parents hesitate to take these steps because they suspect that their child is exaggerating...
      一些家长不愿意采取这些措施，因为他们怀疑自己的孩子在夸大其词。
   2. I hesitated to apply the word 'vulnerable' to him but it came into my mind...
      我不愿用“脆弱”这个词来形容他，但它却突然出现在我脑子里了。
   3. I will not hesitate to take unpopular decisions.
      我会毫不犹豫地作出并不受欢迎的决定。
3. VERB 尽管给我打电话/ 尽管和我们联系
   You can use hesitate in expressions such as 'don't hesitate to call me' or 'don't hesitate to contact us' when you are telling someone that they should do something as soon as it needs to be done and should not worry about disturbing other people.
   1. In the event of difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department...
      如果遇到困难，请尽管和我们的客户服务部联系。
   2. Please don't hesitate to tell either Mr Schrader or myself should you feel ill again...
      如果你再觉得不舒服，请尽管告诉施拉德尔先生或我本人。
   3. Do not hesitate to laugh at anything you find amusing.
      只要觉得好笑就尽管笑。

1. They don't hesitate to open fire when confronted by police
   他们遭遇警察时毫不犹豫地开火。
2. The telephone rang. Catherine hesitated, debating whether to answer it
   电话响了。凯瑟琳犹豫了一下要不要去接。
3. She hesitated a long time and then she said 'Yes'.
   她犹豫了很长时间，然后才说“行”。
4. Some parents hesitate to take these steps because they suspect that their child is exaggerating
   一些家长不愿意采取这些措施，因为他们怀疑自己的孩子在夸大其词。
5. I hesitated to apply the word 'vulnerable' to him but it came into my mind
   我不愿用“脆弱”这个词来形容他，但它却突然出现在我脑子里了。
6. I will not hesitate to take unpopular decisions.
   我会毫不犹豫地作出并不受欢迎的决定。
7. In the event of difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department
   如果遇到困难，请尽管和我们的客户服务部联系。
8. Please don't hesitate to tell either Mr Schrader or myself should you feel ill again
   如果你再觉得不舒服，请尽管告诉施拉德尔先生或我本人。
9. Do not hesitate to laugh at anything you find amusing.
   只要觉得好笑就尽管笑。
10. She didn't hesitate to tell intrusive photographers to 'naff off'.
    她毫不客气地叫那些烦人的摄影者“滚开”。
11. People should not hesitate to contact the police if they've noticed anyone acting suspiciously
    如果发现形迹可疑的人，应该马上报警。
12. Would you like that? Don't hesitate to say no if you'd rather not.
    你喜欢那个吗？如果你不喜欢就直说。
13. He's the kind of filmmaker who doesn't hesitate to over-sentimentalize.
    他是那种煽起情来不遗余力的电影制作人。
14. This could make your superiors hesitate to trust you with major responsibilities
    这样会使上级不敢对你委以重任。
15. I might today hesitate to turn in a burglar.
    现在让我把入室窃贼送交警方，我可能会有所顾虑。
16. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
    有什么问题只管问。
17. I wouldn't hesitate to go through fire and water for the just cause.
    为了正义事业赴汤蹈火在所不辞。
18. Don't hesitate to make comments or suggestions if you have any.
    有意见尽管提好了。
19. He did not hesitate for a minute to save the drowning child.
    他毫不踌躇去救那个落水的小孩。
20. If you get in trouble, don't hesitate to ask for advice.
    如果碰到麻烦，要赶紧向人求教。
21. How could we hesitate to press forward in the face of difficulties?
    在困难面前怎能畏缩不前呢？
22. We hope that you will not hesitate to make us aware of any shortcomings which you may find in this plan.
    这个计划有什么缺欠，希望大家提出来。
23. He faced the enemy valiantly, shuned no difficulties and dangers and would not hesitate to lay down his life if need be.
    他英勇对敌，不避艰险，赴汤蹈火在所不计。
24. If you hesitate longer, the chance will slip by.
    你要是再迟疑不决，就没机会了。
25. If you hesitate too long, you will miss the opportunity.
    如果你老是犹豫不决，那就会错失良机。
26. Don't hesitate to make suggestions.
    有意见只管提出来。
27. We hope you will not hesitate to give your suggestions.
    请在座各位多提意见。
28. They hesitate between fighting and submitting.
    他们不能决定是战还是降。
29. Don't hesitate to tell me your complaints.
    你有什么意见就敞开儿说吧。
30. I will not hesitate to arrest you and your wife.
    我会毫不犹豫逮捕你和你的妻子。

  hesitate falter waver【导航词义：犹豫】

  hesitate v. 踌躇，犹豫

〔辨析〕普通用词，指由于不确定或紧张而在行动或说话之前出现较长的停顿。

  falter v. 犹豫

〔辨析〕尤指因不自信而畏缩不前。

  waver v. 犹豫，举棋不定

〔辨析〕指因优柔寡断而迟迟未作决定，或虽作出决定，行动上却仍犹豫不决。

v.

he who hesitates (is lost)

• 当断不断（，反受其乱）；优柔寡断者坐失良机
  if you delay in doing sth you may lose a good opportunity

verb

1. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
   1. Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures

   Synonym:    waverwaffle

2. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
   1. The speaker paused

   Synonym:    pause