having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen 怀疑的 She looked highly sceptical. 她一脸深表怀疑的神色。 🔊🔊 - sceptical about something
I am sceptical about his chances of winning. 我怀疑他取胜的可能性。 🔊🔊 - sceptical of something
The public remain sceptical of these claims. 公众对这些说法仍持怀疑态度。 🔊🔊
Extra ExamplesThey remain understandably sceptical about her promises of improvement. 他们对她要进行改进的承诺依然持怀疑态度,这是有情可原的。 Many were sceptical as to whether the plan would succeed. 许多人对这个计划能否成功持怀疑态度。 in a mildly sceptical tone of voice 以一种略带怀疑的语调
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