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单词 shyness
释义 shyness|ˈʃaɪnɪs|
Also shiness.
[f. shy a. + -ness.]
The condition or quality of being shy.
1651Davenant Gondibert iii. ii. 78 But when he mark'd that he did from them move With sodain shyness, he suppos'd it shame.1662H. More Philos. Writ. (1712) Pref. p. iii, Men have a shyness and jealousy against such Truths as they have not been acquainted with.1673Sir W. Temple Ess. Adv. Trade Irel. Misc. i. (1680) 132 This both checks the growth of the common breeds, and gives them an incurable shyness, which is the general vice of Irish Horses.1710Steele Tatler No. 201 ⁋1 The Woman..is treated with Shiness and Indifference.1748Anson's Voy. i. vi. 68 Vicunnas.., by reason of their shyness and swiftness, are killed with difficulty.1818J. Oxley Jrnls. Two Exped. N.S. Wales (1820) 328 By making them small presents of hooks, lines, &c., this shiness has soon worn off.1825–9Mrs. Sherwood Lady of Manor IV. xxvii. 285 A word, a look, the neglect of a salutation..have often produced a shyness among the dearest friends.1853Kane Grinnell Exp. xxvi. (1856) 214 The shyness of the seal is proverbial.1909Spectator 30 Oct. 677/1 There are certain shynesses which we regard as becoming.
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