coy

kɒi
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

s. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
s. showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
s. modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

中文翻译

a. 腼腆的, 怕羞的, 羞怯的

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记忆技巧

coy 这个词没有明显的词根词缀,但它源自古英语,意指“害羞”或“腼腆”。可以记住其含义与害羞相关的情境。

例句

1. She gave a coy smile when he complimented her dress.
当他赞美她的裙子时,她露出了害羞的微笑。
2. The child was coy about sharing her favorite toy.
这个孩子对分享她最喜欢的玩具感到害羞。
3. He was being coy about his plans for the weekend.
他对周末的计划显得有些保密。

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