直接表达犹豫

*He hesitated at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.*

*（他在十字路口犹豫不决，不知道该走哪条路。）*

描述行为表现

*She hesitated before speaking, searching for the right words.*

*（她说话前犹豫了一下，寻找合适的措辞。）*

表达心理状态

*The decision weighed heavily on him, causing him to hesitate.*

*（这个决定让他负担很重，导致他犹豫不决。）*

引申含义

*His hesitation to try new things limited his personal growth.*

*（他尝试新事物的犹豫限制了个人成长。）*

固定搭配

*Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.*

*（需要帮助时别犹豫，尽管问。）*

这些例句展示了“hesitate”在不同语境中表达犹豫的用法，包括直接描述行为、心理活动以及引申含义。