timid

[美]/ˈtɪmɪd/
[英]/ˈtɪmɪd/
词频: 极高

释义

adj. 胆小的、羞怯的
词形变化
复数timids

例句

The rabbit is timid and suspicious.

兔子胆小而多疑。

He is timid by nature.

他生性胆小。

He was timid about investing money.

他不敢投资。

problems that call for bold, not timid, responses.

需要勇敢而不是怯懦去面对的问题

too timid to protest;

过于怯懦而不敢反抗;

the timid, compliant child of authoritarian parents.

父母所期望的十分听话的羞怯、温顺的孩子。

He is too timid to venture upon an undertaking.

他太胆小,不敢从事任何事业。

I was too timid to ask for what I wanted.

我太胆小了,不敢要求自己想要的东西。

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted.

缺少勇气;可耻的胆小、胆怯。

A shot of Hagemura the Violet Turaco, somewhat timid one with poor crest. It looked fast asleep, leaning agaist the perch. Such a sight made me sleepy as well.....

这是亲密接触小径的有点胆小的哈格木拉,看来它也是热得一点力气都没有了。瞧它懒洋洋地靠在树上睡得多香,看到它睡得那么舒服,我照着照着也跟着困了起来。

原声例句

Benedict, intellectually fearless yet personally timid, was unable to keep order.

理智上无畏但性格上胆小的本笃无力维持秩序。

来源: The Economist - International

" May I sit down? " came now a timid inquiry from the little prince.

“我可以坐下吗?”

来源: The Little Prince

The timid boy rarely speaks up in class.

这个胆怯的男孩在班上很少开口说话。

来源: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

We do not admire the man of timid peace.

我们不欣赏那种怯懦安逸的人。

来源: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

She put a timid hand on Scarlett's arm.

" 她怯生生地把一只手搭在思嘉胳臂上。

来源: Gone with the Wind

That timid girl has grown into a courageous heroine.

那个胆小的女孩已长大成为勇敢的女英雄。

来源: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

She's timid and lacks confidence while meeting new people.

她很胆小,见新朋友时缺乏信心。

来源: Sara's British English class

Would you mind telling him yourself? came the timid reply.

对不起,麻烦你自己给他说好吗?得到却是一个怯生生回答。

来源: The Economist (Summary)

A timid animal world had come to life for the season.

一个怯生生的动物世界已经苏醒过来,迎接春天。

来源: Returning Home

Except for timid Cosmo who is once again reluctant to take the plunge.

除了胆小的Cosmo以外,它还是不愿意冒险。

来源: Growing Up with Cute Pets

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