timorous基本解释
adj.胆怯的；羞怯的
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副词: timorously 名词: timorousness
timorous
基本词汇
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基本词汇
adj.胆怯的；羞怯的
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副词: timorously 名词: timorousness
adj
1. timid by nature or revealing timidity
e.g. timorous little mouse
in a timorous tone
cast fearful glances at the large dog
Synonym: fearfultrepid
1. 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.
e.g. He is a reclusive, timorous creature.
他是个离群索居、胆小羞怯的家伙。
2. 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.
e.g. 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。
1. 胆小,腼腆的：112. crooked 弯曲的 | 113. timorous 胆小,腼腆的 | 114. harsh 苛刻的
2. 胆怯的：timocracy 金权政治 | timorous 胆怯的 | timothy 牧草
3. 腼腆的;胆小的：thrifty 节俭的,节约的 | timorous 腼腆的,胆小的 | tireless 孜孜不倦的
4. 胆小的,胆怯的：timely 及时的;适时的 | timorous 胆小的,胆怯的 | tinder 火绒,火种
He..was rather timorous of venturing.
出自：Dickens
