second-guess
US /ˌsek.əndˈɡes/
UK /ˌsek.əndˈɡes/
動詞
1.
事後諸葛亮, 懷疑
to criticize or question something that has already been done or decided, especially when it is too late to change it
範例:
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It's easy to second-guess decisions after the outcome is known.
結果出來後，很容易事後諸葛亮。
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Don't second-guess yourself; you made the best choice at the time.
不要事後懷疑自己；你當時做了最好的選擇。
2.
預判, 猜測
to anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts
範例:
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A good chess player can second-guess their opponent's next move.
一個好的棋手能夠預判對手的下一步棋。
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It's hard to second-guess what the boss will decide.
很難猜測老闆會做出什麼決定。
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