timorous是什么意思？

timorous

英[ˈtɪmərəs] 美[ˈtɪmərəs]

• adj. 胆怯的，羞怯的；
• adv. 胆怯地，羞怯地；
• n. 羞怯，胆怯；

副词：timorously;

例句

• She is as timorous as a rabbit . 她胆小得像只兔子。
• She is as timorous as a rabbit. 她胆小得像只兔子.
• He was the most timorous person in that event. 在那次事件中他是个胆小鬼.
• Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous. 一些代表认为最后的声明可能不够强硬。
• He is a reclusive, timorous creature. 他是个离群索居、胆小羞怯的家伙。

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ-GRADED
  胆怯的;胆小的;易受惊吓的
  If you describe someone as timorous, you mean that they are frightened and nervous of other people and situations.
  例句
  He is a reclusive, timorous creature. 他是个离群索居、胆小羞怯的家伙。
• ADJ-GRADED
  不果断的;缩手缩脚的
  If you describe someone's actions or decisions as timorous, you are criticizing them for being too cautious or weak, because the person is not very confident and is worried about the possible consequences of their actions.
  例句
  Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous. 一些代表认为最后的声明可能不够强硬。

英汉词典释义

• adj.
  胆怯的,羞怯的
  He was the most timorous person in that event. 在那次事件中他是个胆小鬼。 She is as timorous as a rabbit . 她胆小得像只兔子。

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. timid by nature or revealing timidity;
  "timorous little mouse""in a timorous tone""cast fearful glances at the large dog"