| 释义 |
dif·fi·dent /ˈdɪfɪdənt/
a.
1. 缺乏自信的；畏首畏尾的，胆怯的；羞怯的
be diffident about expressing one's opinions 怯于表述自己的意见
He has never been diffident in using his power. 他在使用权力时从不畏首畏尾。
I felt diffident about entering the posh hotel with my tattered suitcase. 提着破衣箱走进那家豪华宾馆，我战战兢兢地浑身不自在。
2. 谦虚谨慎的
be diffident about one's achievements 对自己取得的成就抱谦虚谨慎态度
3. 〈古〉怀疑的，不信任的
[< L diffīdere to distrust < DIS-² + L fīdere to trust] |