在英汉翻译中,"doubtful"和"dubious"虽然都可译为"可疑的",但存在以下关键区别:
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-- doubtful(怀疑性可疑):
强调主体对真实性/可能性的不确定(主观怀疑)
例:I'm doubtful about his alibi.
(我对他的不在场证明持怀疑态度)
-- dubious(可疑性可疑):
强调客观存在的可疑特征(本身有问题)
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word-vs-word-cn
【Doubtful】 means to be uncertain.
- It’s 【doubtful】 if we will ever know who technically won the election.
【Dubious】 refers to doubt or uncertainty about something.
- The official gave a 【dubious】 reply when asked about the proposed tax cut.