having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen 怀疑的 She looked highly sceptical. 她一脸深表怀疑的神色。 - sceptical about something
I am sceptical about his chances of winning. 我怀疑他取胜的可能性。 - sceptical of something
The public remain sceptical of these claims. 公众对这些说法仍持怀疑态度。
Extra ExamplesThey remain understandably sceptical about her promises of improvement. 他们对她要进行改进的承诺依然持怀疑态度,这是有情可原的。 Many were sceptical as to whether the plan would succeed. 许多人对这个计划能否成功持怀疑态度。 in a mildly sceptical tone of voice 以一种略带怀疑的语调
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