| 释义 |
pu·sil·lan·i·mous
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|lanəməs\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin pusillanimis, from Latin pusillus very small (diminutive of pusus small child) + animus soul, mind, spirit; akin to Latin puer child, Sanskrit putva child, son — more at few, animate
: lacking or showing a lack of courage and manly strength and resolution : marked by mean-spirited and contemptible timidity
< the policy of watchful waiting denounced as pusillanimous — Allan Nevins & H.S.Commager >
Synonyms: see cowardly |