scepticism
noun /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
(British English) (North American English skepticism)
[uncountable, singular]- an attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen
怀疑态度；怀疑主义 - Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of scepticism.
对这样的说法，大可不必全信。 - Other scientists have expressed scepticism about these results.
其他科学家对这些结果表示怀疑。
- My initial scepticism was replaced with respectful admiration.
我最初的怀疑后来变成了钦佩和崇敬。 - She has a healthy scepticism towards the claims in the company's report.
她对公司报告中的说法抱着应有的怀疑。 - Some attorneys share her scepticism about the new plan.
一些律师和她一样对这个新方案持怀疑态度。 - The President's claim must be regarded with a healthy dose of scepticism.
必须对总统的说法持适度的怀疑。 - This claim has often been met with scepticism.
这种说法常常遭遇质疑。 - This theory was initially received with great scepticism by her fellow scientists.
她的科学界同行最初对这一理论持有强烈的怀疑态度。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
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- healthy dose
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- Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of scepticism.