| 单词 | timid |
| 释义 | timid (tɪmɪd ) 1. adjective Timid people are shy, nervous, and have no courage or confidence in themselves. A timid child, Isabella had learned obedience at an early age. Synonyms: nervous, shy, retiring, modest timidity (tɪmɪdɪti ) uncountable noun She doesn't ridicule my timidity. timidly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] The little boy stepped forward timidly and shook Leo's hand. 2. adjective If you describe someone's attitudes or actions as timid, you are criticizing them for being too cautious or slow to act, because they are nervous about the possible consequences of their actions. [disapproval] The President's critics say he has been too timid in responding to changing international developments. The newspaper called the plan timid and unimaginative. timidity uncountable noun He was soon disillusioned by the government's timidity on social reform. timidly adverb [ADVERB with verb] A number of these states are moving timidly towards multi-party democracy. Translations: Chinese: 羞怯的 Japanese: おどおどした |
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