英汉词典

1. 犹豫;迟疑;踌躇
    If you hesitate, you do not speak or act for a short time, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried about what you are going to say or do.

    e.g. The telephone rang. Catherine hesitated, debating whether to answer it...
           电话响了。凯瑟琳犹豫了一下要不要去接。
    e.g. She hesitated a long time and then she said 'Yes'.
           她犹豫了很长时间，然后才说“行”。