区别辨析doubt、suspect与distrust

doubt、suspect与distrust均含“怀疑”之意。

doubt : 普通用词,多指因证据不足或仅凭证据还不能肯定而产生怀疑,多含否定意味。

  • They had begun to doubt that it could be done.
    他们开始怀疑能否做到。
  • He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I very much doubt it.
    也许明天他会把钱带回来,但我对此深表怀疑。

suspect : 指猜疑、疑心,肯定意味较多。

  • So far, the police do not suspect foul play.
    目前,警察没有怀疑是谋杀。
  • We had no reason to suspect (that) he might try to kill himself.
    我们没有理由认为他会自杀。

distrust : 指疑惑、猜疑,不信任。

  • Many politicians are deeply distrusted by the electorate.
    很多政治人物非常不受选民信任。