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词汇解析:坚定的反义词

📚 主要反义词

1. 动摇(wavering)

His determination began to waver under pressure.
在压力下,他的决心开始动摇

2. 犹豫(hesitant)

She was hesitant about making the final decision.
她对做出最终决定感到犹豫

3. 软弱(weak)

A weak leadership can't inspire the team.
软弱的领导力无法激励团队。

4. 优柔寡断(indecisive)

An indecisive person often misses opportunities.
优柔寡断的人常常错失机会。

💡 顾老师提示:"坚定"的反义词要根据具体语境选择,表示态度不坚决可用"动摇",性格软弱用"软弱",决策困难用"犹豫"或"优柔寡断"。

🔊 相关词汇发音

动摇:/ˈweɪvərɪŋ/ [ˈweɪvərɪŋ]

犹豫:/ˈhezɪtənt/ [ˈhezɪtənt]

发音要点:

  • "wavering"重音在第一音节,注意"v"的唇齿音
  • "hesitant"的"h"要清晰发音,不要省略
  • "weak"读作[wiːk],注意长音"ee"
  • "indecisive"重音在第三个音节[ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv]

中文谐音参考:

动摇:威-ver-ing

犹豫:嘿-zi-tent

💡 顾老师纠音:常见发音错误:

  • 错误1:把"wavering"读成"waving"(漏掉"er"音)
  • 错误2:"hesitant"的"h"不发音
  • 错误3:"indecisive"重音位置错误

🎯 用法对比

1. 动摇 vs 犹豫

"动摇"指原有立场发生变化,"犹豫"指做决定时的迟疑
例:After the setback, his faith wavered(动摇)
He hesitated(犹豫)before answering

2. 软弱 vs 优柔寡断

"软弱"强调性格弱点,"优柔寡断"强调决策能力
例:Weak leadership(软弱领导)
Indecisive management(优柔寡断的管理)

3. 情境使用建议

政治立场:立场动摇(wavering stance)
商业决策:犹豫不决(hesitant to decide)
性格描述:性格软弱(weak character)

语法注意:

  • "wavering"可作形容词:a wavering voice(颤抖的声音)
  • "hesitant"后常接to do:hesitant to commit(不愿承诺)
  • "indecisive"的名词形式:indecision(优柔寡断)

📝 随堂练习

1. 选择适当反义词填空:

"After long __(犹豫)__, he finally made up his mind."
(选项:wavering/hesitation/weakness)

2. 听录音跟读:

动摇:[ˈweɪvərɪŋ] → His resolution is wavering.

优柔寡断:[ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv] → Don't be so indecisive.

3. 改错:找出使用不当的反义词

原句:"The soldier showed weakness in battle."
建议:"The soldier showed wavering in battle."(战场表现更适合用"wavering")