waver
Significado: To become unsteady in resolve, belief, or allegiance; to falter or show signs of giving way.
Waver suggests a momentary loss of conviction rather than a sustained inability to decide. It frequently appears in contexts of loyalty, faith, or determination — 'his resolve never wavered' is a common collocate. In physical usage, it can describe a flickering flame or trembling voice, lending it an evocative quality in literary writing.
Ejemplos
- Support for the government's austerity programme has begun to waver among backbenchers. 后座议员对政府紧缩计划的支持已开始动摇。El apoyo al programa de austeridad del gobierno ha empezado a flaquear entre los diputados de base.政府の緊縮政策に対する後方議員の支持が揺らぎ始めた。정부의 긴축 프로그램에 대한 평의원들의 지지가 흔들리기 시작했다.
- Despite mounting criticism, the chief executive's commitment to the restructuring plan did not waver. 尽管批评声浪不断高涨,首席执行官对重组计划的决心始终未曾动摇。A pesar de las crecientes críticas, el compromiso del consejero delegado con el plan de reestructuración no vaciló.批判が高まる中でも、最高経営責任者のリストラ計画への決意は揺るがなかった。거세지는 비판에도 불구하고 최고경영자의 구조조정 계획에 대한 의지는 흔들리지 않았다.
- Her voice wavered as she delivered the closing statement to the jury. 她在向陪审团作结束陈述时声音颤抖了。Su voz tembló mientras pronunciaba la declaración final ante el jurado.彼女は陪審員に向けて最終陳述を述べる際、声が震えた。그녀는 배심원단에게 최종 진술을 하면서 목소리가 떨렸다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general, journalism, literary
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Middle English waveren, related to Old Norse vafra (to flicker, wander). The sense of mental or emotional unsteadiness emerged in the 14th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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