waveringly
waveringly — 副詞
1. with an unsteady or changeable level of intensity, resolve, or commitment — used
搖擺不定地
力量、決心等持續變動
with an unsteady or changeable level of intensity, resolve, or commitment — used when an action or process does not stay constant in its strength or force
The candle flame burned waveringly in the draft from the open window.
燭火在敞開的窗戶吹進來的風中搖擺不定地燃燒著。
adverb describing physical process (flame / burn)
Dr. Okafor’s voice came through waveringly on the damaged two-way radio.
Okafor 醫師的聲音透過受損的對講機搖擺不定地傳了出來。
Support for the new recycling programme rose waveringly over the first year.
民眾對新回收計畫的支持在第一年裡搖擺不定地上升。
The old projector ran waveringly, its light flickering every few seconds.
舊投影機搖擺不定地運轉著，燈光每隔幾秒就閃爍一次。
Elena played the violin solo waveringly, her bow hand trembling slightly.
Elena 搖擺不定地拉著小提琴獨奏，她的握弓的手微微顫抖。
- unsteadily
more physical — suggests shaky movement rather than fluctuating resolve
- fitfully
implies stopping and starting repeatedly; more common for processes like breathing or burning
- unevenly
focuses on lack of consistency in quality or speed, not necessarily in desire
- steadily
without variation or interruption
- resolutely
with firm determination, refusing to change
2. with hesitation and uncertainty about which option or course of action to take,
猶豫不決地
無法決定要選哪個選項
with hesitation and uncertainty about which option or course of action to take, as if torn between two incompatible choices
The hiring committee nodded waveringly at the candidate’s proposal, unsure of its cost.
招聘委員會猶豫不決地對候選人的提案點了點頭，不確定其成本。
adverb modifying verb of agreement or approval
Mr. Chen answered waveringly when the officer asked where he had been that night.
陳先生猶豫不決地回答了警員問他當晚在哪裡的問題。
The patient spoke waveringly about whether to try the new treatment or continue with the old one.
病人猶豫不決地談論著是要嘗試新療法還是繼續舊療法。
Ananya smiled waveringly at the offer, clearly torn between staying and leaving.
Ananya 猶豫不決地對這項提議笑了笑，顯然在留與走之間掙扎。
The committee’s statement was worded waveringly, leaving room for future changes.
委員會的聲明措辭猶豫不決，為未來變動留下了空間。
- hesitantly
more general; suggests pause or reluctance without necessarily implying a choice between options
- indecisively
highlights the inability to pick between alternatives; slightly more negative
- uncertainly
suggests doubt about facts or outcome rather than a divided will
- irresolutely
formal; implies a weakness of will or purpose
- decisively
in a clear, firm manner that settles the matter
- confidently
with certainty and self-assurance
用法筆記
Often used with verbs of speaking, responding, or expressing emotion — such as answer, nod, smile, speak, or word — to show that the person has not fully committed to one position.