单词	cowardice
释义	cowardicecow‧ard‧ice /ˈkaʊədɪs $ -ər-/ (also cow‧ard‧li‧ness /ˈkaʊədlinəs $ -ərd-/) noun [uncountable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINcowardice Origin: 1300-1400 Old French coardise, from coart; ➔ COWARD Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES It would be an act of cowardice to avoid the debate. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Her family would be appalled at her cowardice. His meditations are interrupted by two figures from his past, who remind him of separate acts of cowardice and inhumanity. I guess I have avoided it like the plague, without much wanting to admit my cowardice. In fact, Roy disdains the cowardice of anyone who plays the easier shot. The thin man complained and continued to argue but no-one took notice but Michael, who growled tersely at his cowardice. lack of courage OPP  bravery:  cowardice in the face of danger
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