spare the horses

• vi. 踌躇(踟蹰不前)

例句

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. After some hesitation he came out with the truth.
   他经过一番踌躇之后，把真相说了出来。
2. Diffidence is the poison of friendship.
   踌躇是友谊的毒药。