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单词 timorous
释义
timorous
tɪmərəs ˈtɪmərɛs
1 ADJ-GRADED 胆怯的;胆小的;易受惊吓的 If you describe someone as timorous, you mean that they are frightened and nervous of other people and situations. 胆怯的;胆小的;易受惊吓的 [literary]
  • He is a reclusive, timorous creature.

    他是个离群索居、胆小羞怯的家伙。

SYN timid, nervous, shy, retiring
2 ADJ-GRADED 不果断的;缩手缩脚的 If you describe someone's actions or decisions as timorous, you are criticizing them for being too cautious or weak, because the person is not very confident and is worried about the possible consequences of their actions. 不果断的;缩手缩脚的 [disapproval]
  • Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous.

    一些代表认为最后的声明可能不够强硬。

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