uncertain adj. ⇨uncertain (an uncertain future)⇨hesitant (uncertain steps)⇨unclear (It is uncertain what…)⇨unsure (uncertain about sth)uncertain
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➡ See also the entry for variable另见variable条uncertain ♦︎ volatile ♦︎ unstable ♦︎ fickle ♦︎ unsettledThese words all describe situations that are likely to change, especially in a negative or unpleasant way.这些词均表示局势多变的、难预料的、动荡的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the uncertain / volatile / fickle nature of sth◆an uncertain / a volatile / an unstable situation◆an uncertain / unstable environment◆uncertain / fickle / unsettled weather◆an uncertain / a volatile temper / temperament◆very uncertain / volatile / unstable / fickle / unsettled◆rather / notoriously uncertain / volatile / unstable / fickle■uncertain (ratherformal, usuallydisapproving) likely to change, especially in a negative or unpleasant way多变的,难预料的(尤指被视为负面的)◆Our future looks uncertain.我们前途未卜。◆He was a man of uncertain temper.他是个脾气让人捉摸不透的男人。OPPcertain ⇨ certain■volatileˈvɒlətaɪl; NAmEˈvɑːlətl (disapproving, especially business尤用于商业orpolitics政治) (of a situation) likely to change suddenly; easily becoming dangerous(局势)可能骤变的,不稳定的;容易变得危险的◆This is a highly volatile situation from which riots might develop.现在局势极不稳定,有可能发展成动乱。◆Exporting the product was difficult due to a volatile exchange rate.该产品的出口由于汇率波动剧烈而变得困难。ⓘ Volatile is typically used to talk about the exchange rate, the economy, a political situation and markets or market conditions. It also collocates strongly with character, nature and situation. * volatile通常用以描述the exchange rate、the economy、a political situation、market和market conditions,亦常与character、nature和situation搭配。■unstable (disapproving, especially business尤用于商业orpolitics政治) likely to change suddenly, often causing serious problems可能骤变的,不稳定的(常引发严重问题)◆The political situation remains highly unstable.政局仍然十分动荡。OPPstable ⇨ steady■fickle (disapproving, especially journalism尤用于新闻) changing often and suddenly易变的;无常的◆Such is life in the fickle world of fashion.这就是变幻莫测的时装界的生活。◆The latest downturn in sales shows just what a fickle business this is.最近销售量的下降表明这个行业是多么不稳定。■unsettled (ratherformal) (of a situation) changing often; making people uncertain about what might happen next(形势)多变的,不安定的;不平稳的;动荡不安的◆These were difficult and unsettled times.这是艰难而动荡的时期。◆The weather has been very unsettled lately(= it has changed a lot).最近天气十分多变。
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