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apocryphal

a question mark hang over something

arguable

(as) far as somebody know

to be only a matter of time

confusion

debatable

doubt

to doubt

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doubtful

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dubious

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halting

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to have half a mind to

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to hesitate

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iffy

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impossible

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maybe

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not necessarily

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or what

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possibly

apocryphal

形容词

关闭

(不可靠的)

伪经的

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

示例

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He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe.

The legend of the lost treasure is apocryphal, despite its popularity among locals.

a question mark hang over something

短语

/ɐ kwˈɛstʃən mˈɑːɹk hˈæŋ ˌoʊvɚ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

What is the origin of the idiom "a question mark hangs over something" and when to use it?

The idiom "a question mark hangs over something" is used to express that there are unresolved issues, ambiguities, or unknowns related to the subject in question, and these factors cast doubt or ambiguity over the matter. The phrase originates from the literal image of a question mark, which represents uncertainty in written language.

arguable

形容词

(可争辩的)

有争议的

open to question and disagreement

(as) far as somebody know

短语

/æz fˈɑːɹ æz ˌɛsbˈiː nˈoʊ/

N/A

used to express one's uncertainty about the statement one has made as there might be something that makes it untrue

to be only a matter of time

短语

/biː ɐ mˈæɾɚɹ ʌv tˈaɪm/

N/A

Idiom

to certainly happen at some point in the future

What is the origin of the idiom "be a matter of time" and when to use it?

The idiom "be a matter of time" is used to convey the idea that a particular event or outcome is inevitable and will occur in the future, although the specific timing may be uncertain. Its origin is not precisely documented, but it has been used for many years to indicate the inevitability of a situation.

confusion

名词

(混乱)

困惑

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

debatable

形容词

eɪ

(可辩论的)

有争议的

subject to argument or disagreement

doubt

名词

(疑虑)

怀疑

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

certainty

to doubt

动词

(疑惑)

怀疑

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

语法信息:

及物动词

doubtful

形容词

(不太可能的)

怀疑的

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

dubious

形容词

iou

iə

(不确定的)

可疑的

(of a person) unsure or hesitant about the credibility or goodness of something

halting

形容词

(犹豫不决的)

踌躇的

acting or talking with hesitation due to uncertainty or lack of confidence

to have half a mind to

短语

/hæv hˈæf ɐ mˈaɪnd tuː/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

to say that one will do something even though they might not really intending to

What is the origin of the idiom "have half a mind to" and when to use it?

The idiom "have half a mind to" has an origin that can be traced back to the concept of divided or incomplete decision-making. The use of "half a mind" implies a state of contemplation or consideration, where one's thoughts or intentions are not fully committed or resolved. It conveys a sense of contemplation or consideration where one is seriously considering taking a certain course of action but has not fully committed to it yet.

to hesitate

动词

eɪ

(迟疑)

犹豫

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

语法信息:

不及物

iffy

形容词

(不太可靠的)

并不确定的

having a feeling of uncertainty or doubt toward something

impossible

形容词

(无法)

不可能

not able to occur, exist, or be done

possible

maybe

副词

(可能)

也许

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

语法信息:

无与伦比

方式副词

not necessarily

短语

/nˌɑːt nˌɛsɪsˈɛɹəli/

N/A

used usually in a response to show that something may not be true

or what

短语

/ɔːɹ wˈʌt/

N/A

used to show one's uncertainty of something

possibly

副词

(或许)

可能

used to express that something might happen or be true

语法信息:

方式副词

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