Betydning af hesitate på engelsk

• 0 to pause briefly eg because of uncertainty

  • He hesitated before answering

  • The diver hesitated for a minute on the diving-board.

• 1 to be unwilling (to do something) eg because one is not sure it is right

  • I hesitate to say he lied but he certainly misled me

  • Don’t hesitate to tell me if you have any complaints.