Far from being unctuous, Pat was always loath to appear acquiescent.由于并不愿意假意奉承，所以帕特总是不愿意表现出勉强顺从的姿态。I felt loath to sully the gleaming brass knocker by handling it.我不愿意伸手去抓那闪亮的黄铜门环，怕把它弄脏。He was loath to admit his mistake....
I drove home contemplating my own more pedestrian lifestyle.我开车回家，一路上思考着自己更为乏味的生活方式。You're too young to be contemplating retirement.你考虑退休还太年轻。She stood contemplating the painting.她站在那儿凝视那幅图画....