/ˈskeptɪk ||; ˈskɛptɪk/(US 美 skeptic) noun [C] a person who doubts that sth is true, right, etc 持怀疑态度的人；怀疑论者 ➔sceptical(US 美 skeptical) /-kl ||; -kḷ/ adj sceptical (of/about sth) Many doctors are sceptical about the value of alternative medicine. 不少医生都怀疑非正规药物的价值。