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单词

timid

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ˈtɪmɪd
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英式
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"Timid" 来自拉丁词 "timidus",意思是“害怕的”。

释义

adj. 胆小的;羞怯的 [ 比较级 timider或more timid 最高级 timidest或most timid ]

例句

Normally timid, they rarely stray far from their burrows.
它们通常很胆小,极少远离自己的洞穴。
A timid child, Isabella had learned obedience at an early age.
伊莎贝拉是一个羞怯的孩子,很小的时候就已经学会了顺从。
A timid voice said at her side.
她身边一个胆怯的声音说。

强化记忆

你可以将 "timid" 与其同义词 "shy" 或 "scared" 联系起来,通过联想记忆来帮助你记住这个单词。"Timid" 自15世纪起便渗透到英语中,源自拉丁语 “timidus”,意为“害怕”。在欧美文化中,这个词通常被用来形容人或动物害怕或缺少自信的特性。

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But upon seeing the weaver’s beauty, the cowherd forgot his routine.While he longed to introduce himself, his lonely lifestyle had made him timid.Thankfully, the bull saw his friend's plight and offered some advice.
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