timid

'timid

四级六级考研托福GRE Collins 1

n. people who are fearful and cautious
a. showing fear and lack of confidence

a. 胆小的, 羞怯的

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timid 由拉丁语 timidus 演变而来，意思是“害怕的、胆怯的”。词根 tim- 与恐惧相关，帮助理解其含义。

例句

1. She was too timid to speak in front of the class.

她在班级面前太害羞了，不敢发言。

2. The timid dog hid under the bed during the thunderstorm.

在雷雨中，那只胆小的狗藏在床下。

3. He gave a timid smile when he met his new classmates.

当他见到新同学时，露出了一个羞涩的微笑。