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coy

释义

coy

adjective

UK /kɔɪ/

Word Forms

adjective	coy
comparative	coyer
superlative	coyest

1
not willing to give information about something, especially in a way that is slightly annoying
coy about:
Tim is being very coy about his new job.
Synonyms and related words
Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed
shy
uncertain
retiring
2
someone who is coy pretends to be shy in order to make themselves seem more attractive
Synonyms and related words
Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed
shy
uncertain
retiring
1. 2a
  used about someone’s behaviour
  Kate gave him a coy look.
  Synonyms and related words
  Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed
  shy
  uncertain
  retiring

coy

adjective

US /kɔɪ/

Word Forms

adjective	coy
comparative	coyer
superlative	coyest

1
not willing to give information about something, especially in a way that is slightly annoying
coy about:
Tim is being very coy about his new job.
Synonyms and related words
Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed
shy
uncertain
retiring
2
someone who is coy pretends to be shy in order to make themselves seem more attractive
Synonyms and related words
Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed
shy
uncertain
retiring
1. 2a
  used about someone’s behavior
  Kate gave him a coy look.
  Synonyms and related words
  Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed
  shy
  uncertain
  retiring

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