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形容词比较级
more reluctant
形容词最高级
most reluctant
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不情愿的, 勉强的
not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable
- Despite his love for adventure, he was reluctant to try bungee jumping because of his fear of heights.
尽管他热爱冒险，但由于恐高，他不愿意尝试蹦极。
- The students were reluctant to speak up in class, fearing ridicule from their peers.
学生们不情愿在课堂上发言，害怕同伴的嘲笑。
- The company was reluctant to invest in new technology due to concerns about cost and implementation.
由于对成本和实施的担忧，该公司不愿投资新技术。
- Despite her talent, she was reluctant to perform in front of an audience because of stage fright.
尽管她有才华，但由于怯场，她不情愿在观众面前表演。
- The dog was reluctant to enter the water, hesitating at the edge of the pool.
那只狗不情愿进入水中，在游泳池边犹豫不决。
同义词：
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assuming or performing a role or action unwillingly
- The reluctant leader accepted the position out of duty.
- He became a reluctant hero after saving the passengers.
- She was a reluctant participant in the plan.
- The soldier was a reluctant witness to the events.
- He served as a reluctant spokesman for the group.