wimp

Collins 1

n. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

n. 懦弱的人；无能的人

Collins 星级

20,288

BNC 频率

16,346

使用频率

wimp 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到和“弱小”相关的意义。

例句

1. He didn't want to join the fight because he felt like a wimp.

他不想参加打斗，因为他觉得自己是个懦夫。

2. Don't be a wimp; just try your best in the competition.

别当懦夫，尽力在比赛中表现自己。

3. Sometimes, people call him a wimp for being afraid of heights.

有时，人们称他为懦夫，因为他害怕高处。