انگلیسی

doubt

gb/dˈaʊt/ us/dˈaʊt/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 3000
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B1 state
1

Feeling of being unsure

When you are not sure if something is true or right.

الگوی کاربرد: to have [doubt(s)] about [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'doubt' (uncertainty) with 'problem' or 'question'; 'I have a doubt' in English usually means uncertainty, not 'I have a question'.
هم‌معنی‌ها
uncertainty (A general lack of certainty, without the implication of suspicion.)
متضادها
certainty (The state of being completely sure and confident.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
serious doubt |reasonable doubt |cast doubt |beyond doubt |without doubt
موضوع‌ها
emotions |thinking |communication |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • She had serious doubts about the success of the plan.
  • There is no doubt that he is the best player on the team.
  • The evidence left little room for doubt.
  • His sudden change in behavior cast doubt on his honesty.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I have doubts about this idea.
  • There is no doubt she is a good teacher.
  • He spoke with doubt in his voice.
  • We have some doubts about the story.
فعل B1 action
2

To be unsure about something

To think that something may not be true or may not happen.

الگوی کاربرد: to doubt [that clause]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes overuse 'doubt if' instead of 'doubt that', especially in formal writing.
هم‌معنی‌ها
question (To express uncertainty about truth, often in a more formal or critical sense.)
متضادها
believe (To accept as true without uncertainty.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
doubt very much |seriously doubt |doubt strongly
موضوع‌ها
emotions |thinking |communication |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • I doubt that he will come to the party.
  • Many people doubted her ability to finish the race.
  • They doubted whether the plan would work.
  • I don't doubt your sincerity.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I doubt he will call me.
  • She doubts they can win.
  • We doubt the story is true.
  • I don't doubt your skills.
اسم formal B2 state
3

Uncertainty in legal judgment

In law, when there is not enough proof to be sure someone is guilty.

هم‌معنی‌ها
uncertainty (General lack of certainty, but here used in a strict legal standard.)
متضادها
proof (Evidence that makes something certain beyond legal challenge.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
reasonable doubt |beyond reasonable doubt
موضوع‌ها
law |justice
نمونه‌ها
  • The jury must acquit if there is reasonable doubt.
  • The case was dismissed because of doubts about the evidence.
  • Beyond reasonable doubt is required for conviction.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The judge said there was reasonable doubt.
  • They could not prove it beyond doubt.
  • The lawyer talked about reasonable doubt.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
doubt
IPA
GB/dˈaʊt/
US/dˈaʊt/
هجاها و تکیه
doubt (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (doubt)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: doubt
  • Plural: doubt, doubts
Verb
  • Base: doubt
  • 3rd Person Singular: doubts
  • Present Participle: doubting
  • Past: doubted
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
doubts noun doubting verb doubted verb
Core family
doubtful adjective B1 doubtfully adverb
Related words
doubter noun
Negative and opposite forms
undoubted adjective undoubtedly adverb B2 doubtless adverb B2
عبارت‌ها

beyond a reasonable doubt

1
/bɪjˈɔnd ə ɹˈiznəbəl dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase formal

With complete legal certainty

In law, when something is proven so well that there is no reasonable question about it.

نمونه‌ها
  • The prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
  • He was convicted because the evidence showed his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

benefit of the doubt

1
/bˈɛnəfɪt əv ðə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

Believe good until proven wrong

To believe someone is telling the truth until there is proof they are not.

نمونه‌ها
  • I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt this time.
  • I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she forgot to call.
  • She got the benefit of the doubt because there was no clear evidence.
  • He got the benefit of the doubt from his boss this time.

cast doubt on

1
/kˈæst dˈaʊt ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

Make something seem uncertain

To make people less sure about something.

نمونه‌ها
  • The report casts doubt on the company's claims.
  • His behavior casts doubt on his honesty.

cast doubt on

2
/kˈæst dˈaʊt ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

Cause people to be unsure about something

To make people think something may not be true or good.

نمونه‌ها
  • The report cast doubt on the safety of the product.
  • Her strange behavior cast doubt on her honesty.

no doubt

1
/nˈoʊ dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

Without uncertainty; certainly

Used to say you are sure about something.

نمونه‌ها
  • No doubt she will pass the exam easily.
  • There’s no doubt that this is the best choice.

no doubt

2
/nˈoʊ dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

Complete certainty; without question

Used to show you are sure about something.

نمونه‌ها
  • He will win the race, no doubt about it.
  • No doubt she will be late again.

without a doubt

1
/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

certainly; definitely

Used to say you are sure about something.

نمونه‌ها
  • Without a doubt, she is the best player on the team.
  • Without a doubt, she is the most talented singer here.
  • He will win, without a doubt.
  • He is without a doubt the right person for the job.

without a doubt

2
/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

With full certainty

Used to say you are completely sure about something.

نمونه‌ها
  • Without a doubt, this is the best meal I've ever had.
  • He is without a doubt the most talented player here.

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