timorous
US /ˈtɪm.ɚ.əs/
UK /ˈtɪm.ər.əs/
形容詞
膽怯的, 羞怯的, 畏縮的
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
範例:
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The timorous kitten hid under the bed when the dog barked.
狗叫時，膽怯的小貓躲到了床底下。
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She gave a timorous smile, unsure of how to respond.
她膽怯地笑了笑，不確定如何回應。