scepticism
noun [ U ] UK (also mainly US skepticism) uk/ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/ us/ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
怀疑态度
an attitude that shows you doubt whether something is true or useful
The company's environmental claims have been greeted/regarded/treated with scepticism by conservationists. 该公司的环保主张受到环保主义者的欢迎/重视/质疑。
See: sceptical
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- There was a climate of scepticism surrounding the conference.
- Perhaps he detected the suppressed scepticism in my voice.
- There is growing scepticism about donations to charities and what they do with the money.
- Others expressed scepticism about the usefulness of this procedure.
- Ken overcame his scepticism and decided to give it a try.