loath

lәuθ

托福雅思GRE

s. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

a. 不情愿的, 厌恶的

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loath 没有明显的词根和词缀，但它的发音与 loathe（厌恶）相似，因此可以通过“厌恶”联想其含义。

例句

1. She was loath to admit her mistake.

她不愿承认自己的错误。

2. He is loath to try new foods.

他不愿意尝试新食物。

3. They were loath to leave their comfortable home.

他们不愿离开舒适的家。