second-guess
US /ˌsek.əndˈɡes/
UK /ˌsek.əndˈɡes/
动词
1.
事后诸葛亮, 怀疑
to criticize or question something that has already been done or decided, especially when it is too late to change it
示例:
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It's easy to second-guess decisions after the outcome is known.
结果出来后，很容易事后诸葛亮。
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Don't second-guess yourself; you made the best choice at the time.
不要事后怀疑自己；你当时做了最好的选择。
2.
预判, 猜测
to anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts
示例:
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A good chess player can second-guess their opponent's next move.
一个好的棋手能够预判对手的下一步棋。
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It's hard to second-guess what the boss will decide.
很难猜测老板会做出什么决定。
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