skeptically
/ˈskeptɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · [skˈɛptɪkəli] /ˈskeptɪkli/ (ame, ipa)
skeptically — 副詞
1. with clear doubt about whether what someone says is true or likely to work
半信半疑地
帶著不太相信的態度
with clear doubt about whether what someone says is true or likely to work
Manuela looked skeptically at the photo that supposedly showed a ghost.
Manuela 半信半疑地看著那張據說拍到鬼的照片。
look skeptically at + doubtful claim
Christopher listened skeptically as the salesman promised free repairs for life.
Christopher 半信半疑地聽著推銷員保證終身免費維修。
reacting to a promise you doubt
Jiwoo asked skeptically whether the tiny battery could power the heater.
Jiwoo 半信半疑地問，那顆小電池能不能帶動暖氣機。
Rohan laughed skeptically when his cousin said the old phone was waterproof.
Rohan 的表親說那支舊手機防水時，他半信半疑地笑了笑。
- doubtfully
very close in meaning, but often sounds a little more formal or literary
- suspiciously
stronger; suggests possible dishonesty or a hidden motive
- warily
emphasizes caution about danger, not just disbelief
- trustingly
shows ready belief in another person or claim
- confidently
emphasizes certainty rather than doubt
文法句型
look/respond/ask + skeptically
用法筆記
Most often follows verbs like look, ask, laugh, or respond when someone doubts a claim, promise, or surprising piece of news.