timid
英 [ˈtɪmɪd] 美 [ˈtɪmɪd]

adj.

胆小的；羞怯的；怕人；羞手羞脚

双语释义

adj.(形容词)

1. 胆小的 easily frightened;skittish
2. 羞怯的shy;hesitant

英英释义

timid[ 'timid ]

• n.people who are fearful and cautious

  "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"

  同义词：cautious

• adj.
  • showing fear and lack of confidence
  • lacking self-confidence

    "problems that call for bold not timid responses"

    同义词：diffidentshyunsure

  • lacking conviction or boldness or courage

    同义词：faintfaintheartedfaint-hearted

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. They taunted him for being timid.
   他们讥笑他胆小。
2. He is as timid as a sheep.
   他像绵羊一样怯懦。
3. The least noise would startle the timid child.
   最小的响声也会吓着这个胆小的孩子的。
4. He is a timid boy; it's impossible for him to brawl with anyone.
   他是一个胆小的男孩，他不可能和任何人吵架。
5. She was too timid to talk with other travelers.
   她很害羞，不敢和其他旅行者交谈。
6. She is a timid cat.
   她是个腼腆的女人。
7. I wanted to take him fishing but I was too timid to ask him.
   我曾想带他去钓鱼，但我不好意思对他开口。

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