loath

英[ləʊθ] 美[loʊθ]
  • adj. 不愿意的;勉强的
  • =loathe;loth.
IELTS GRE
    adj. (形容词)
    1. 不愿意的
    2. 不喜欢的
    3. 勉强的
    4. 不情愿的

英英释义

Adjective:
  1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom;

    "a reluctant smile"
    "loath to admit a mistake"

  2. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed;

    "antipathetic to new ideas"
    "averse to taking risks"
    "loath to go on such short notice"
    "clearly indisposed to grant their request"

1. I felt loath to sully the gleaming brass knocker by handling it.
我不愿意伸手去抓那闪亮的黄铜门环,怕把它弄脏。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He was loath to admit his mistake.
他不愿承认自己的错误。

来自《权威词典》

3. He is loath to get out of bed on cold mornings.
在寒冷的早晨他讨厌起床.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. When he suggested a meal, I was nothing loath.
当他提议吃饭时, 我高兴极了 loathness

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

5. The little girl was loath to leave her mother.
那小女孩不愿离开她的母亲.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. I loath to go with him.
      我不愿和他一起去。
    2. She seemed somewhat loath to depart.
      她似乎不愿意离开。
    3. He is loath to get out of bed on cold morning.
      在寒冷的早晨他讨厌起床。